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Fairport reports big jump in school meals as district runs Provision 2 universal free meals
Summary
Food service staff reported sharp increases in breakfast and lunch participation after the district implemented universal free meals under Provision 2, projecting roughly a $400,000 gain for the food service fund while flagging longer lines, higher grocery costs and staffing needs.
Food service staff at a Fairport Central School District board workshop said the district'9s switch to universal free school meals under Provision 2 has produced substantial increases in student participation and early revenue gains.
"We are projecting about a $400,000 gain for food service," said Jeremy Dardone, assistant superintendent of business, citing sales from September and October and state and federal reimbursements. Food service staff presented daily snapshots showing breakfast participation rising sharply and lunch counts up year over year.
The presenters explained the mechanics of Provision 2, which allows a district that is not eligible…
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