Policy Landscape and Our Work
School Meals for All isn’t permanent in Michigan; it relies year-to-year on the state’s budget.
For FY25, the Michigan legislature passed its general and state school aid budgets, maintaining full funding for free school meals but cutting the state’s landmark Farm to School nutrition incentive in half. While FoodCorps celebrates that students in Michigan will continue to access free school lunch and breakfast, cuts to the 10 Cents a Meal program will significantly reduce valuable benefits for students and communities.
Looking forward, FoodCorps continues to advocate that lawmakers in Michigan pass policy measures that permanently keep free school meals for all and strengthen investments in programs like 10 Cents a Meal, recognizing the enhanced nutritional, educational, and economic benefits of farm to school programs.
Legislative & Advocacy Resources
- Legislative profile
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Last updated October 08, 2024