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Schools Feed Kids as Costs Rise | Tulsa News
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Across Oklahoma, even wealthier neighborhoods are seeing a surge in families applying for free and reduced-price school meals as rising costs squeeze household budgets. Many now rely on school lunches as a lifeline to keep kids fed. But the income-based application system often misses families struggling with debt or high expenses, leaving them ineligible despite dire need. This crisis isn’t limited to big cities—smaller districts report similar spikes, with some expecting participation to jump from 43% to 67%. In these tight-knit communities, school staff personally connect families to resources. Schools remain committed to ensuring students aren’t hungry or hindered from learning—and urge everyone to apply, because circumstances change and applications also fund vital student programs.
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