396 Million Free School Lunches Served Statewide Last Year

396 million free school meals served statewide in 2025-2026 school year

The state’s Universal School Meals Program, launched last year, guarantees every student in New York State access to a healthy breakfast and lunch at participating schools, regardless of financial status.

396 million free school lunches served statewide last year

Albany, June 26, 2026 – To mark the end of the school year, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 396 million free school meals have been served in schools statewide. Governor Hochul’s Universal School Meals Program, launched last year, guarantees every student in New York State access to a healthy breakfast and lunch at participating […] The post 396 million free school lunches served statewide last year first appeared on The Peru Gazette.