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Wake County schools expand free‑meal coverage to 40 schools; Angel Fund covers more than $100,000 in student meals
Summary
Child Nutrition Services Director Tiffany Lawrence told the Wake County education committee that the district expanded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) coverage from 12 to 40 schools for 2024–25, raised breakfast participation by about 12% and that the Angel Fund has received over $100,000 to cover students’ unpaid meals.
Tiffany Lawrence, the new director of Child Nutrition Services for Wake County Public Schools, told the county education committee on March 24 that the district expanded Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) coverage from 12 to 40 schools for the 2024–25 school year and that the district’s Angel Fund has received more than $100,000 in donations since August.
Lawrence said Wake County Public Schools serves roughly 20,000 breakfasts and more than 50,000 lunches on a typical school day. The district reported a 12% increase in breakfast participation and a 2.3% increase in lunch participation so far this school year…
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