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Wake County schools are poised to raise student meal prices by 25 cents for both breakfast and lunch, marking the fifth consecutive year of hikes as soaring food, delivery, and labor costs strain the budget. Despite offering some of the lowest meal prices in North Carolina, the district faces mounting pressure to stay solvent — with taxpayer dollars not directly funding meals, but instead relying on sales revenue and state reimbursements. Wages for cafeteria staff have surged since 2021, climbing from $11.58 to $17.75 an hour thanks to state and local mandates, while pandemic-era free meals temporarily paused price increases. This latest move is part of a long-term trend aimed at keeping essential nutrition services running for students.

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