By Sameea Kamal, Cal Matters, June 8, 2021
Early in the pandemic, the only source of milk for some struggling families was from school lunches, recalls Stacy Johnson, director of nutrition services at Glendora Unified School District.
Even for families who weren’t as strained financially — or for families of picky eaters — getting meals during lockdown was something to get excited about: A chance to get out of the house, and to see teachers and friends.
And while the days of empty grocery store shelves and lockdowns have passed, for many, the benefit of meals at schools continues.
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