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Port Washington reports higher meal participation after universal free meals; lunch fund remains healthy
Summary
Staff reported a districtwide rise in breakfast and lunch participation since universal free meals began — citing a district average of ~47% and pockets like South Salem at ~72% — and said the lunch fund balance is healthy and will support planned kitchen capital work.
The Port Washington Union Free School District’s Budget & Facilities Committee on May 4 reviewed food‑service metrics showing increased participation since the adoption of universal free meals and discussed operational fixes to boost breakfast uptake.
A food‑service presenter from the district’s Aramark‑contracted program summarized campus metrics and participation changes. "Much better than I thought with universal free meals," the presenter said, noting the district saw increased breakfast and lunch counts and citing an example increase in the…
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