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Board renews Fresh Picks contract and approves modest meal price increase amid $40,000 negative balances

5514003 · June 10, 2025
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The Somersworth School Board renewed its Fresh Picks food‑service contract and approved small meal price increases — 15¢ for elementary lunches and 10¢ for middle/high lunches — after administrators said the program faces about $40,000 in unpaid balances.

The Somersworth School Board voted to renew its contract with food‑service provider Fresh Picks and approved modest per‑meal price increases to keep the program near break‑even.

Business Administrator Katie (Business administrator) told the board Fresh Picks proposed a 15¢ increase for elementary lunches and a 10¢ increase for middle and high school lunches; the district could instead choose no increase and absorb an estimated subsidy. Katie…

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