Duval County Lunch Prices Just Rose | Jacksonville News

Duval County students brace for a 10-cent lunch price hike next week, with elementary meals jumping to $4.10 and middle/high school meals hitting $4.35—breakfast remains free. The district cites rising food costs tied to federal contracts and inflation, leaving just 8 cents in profit per meal after reimbursements. Nearby counties like St. Johns and Clay charge less, while Baker and Putnam offer universal free meals. About 37 schools still serve free/reduced-price lunches—apply or check for automatic enrollment if you qualify. Parents can manage funds via MySchoolBucks (with fees) or pay cash/checks at school. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/245c5f95068ad13c