Free School Meals Expand in Hawaii | Honolulu News

Hawaii’s public schools are expanding free breakfast and lunch to nearly 12,000 more students starting August 3rd, thanks to a new law that lets families earning up to three times the federal poverty level access meals at no cost. This is the second phase of a larger initiative — last year, students who previously paid reduced prices now got meals for free. The state is investing over $3.3 million over two years to cover the costs. Lawmakers say this helps kids focus, perform better in class, and feel healthier — all key to setting them up for success. Families can sign up online or through their child’s school; some students automatically qualify if they’re already enrolled in SNAP, TANF, or under the Community Eligibility Provision. It’s a major step toward ensuring every keiki gets the nutrition they need to thrive in school and beyond. 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/e357e134709c96bc