This development comes at the perfect time as rising food prices and inflation have put economic pressure on families.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 130 in July which instituted the Universal Meals program.
However, one school district was already pioneering the plan.
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The program proved successful and will now be expanded statewide.
Students were able to focus on their classes without worrying about hunger pains.
Across California, one in five public children suffer from food insecurity.
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A large-scale problem requires a large-scale solution.
The program is funded at both the state and federal level.
Surely many parents too would appreciate not having to pack a lunch or pay for their school meals.
For some kids, these may be thier only dependable meals.
It is nice to know that this benefits everyone overall.
