Education

Free meals available at 23 Alachua County schools for 2026-27 school year

Twenty-three Alachua County schools will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the coming school year under the federal Community Eligibility Provision program, regardless of household income. Families at the remaining 27 schools must submit applications to determine whether they qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Reduced-price breakfast costs $0.30 and lunch $0.40, while full-price students pay $1.50 for breakfast and up to $2.75 for lunch.

Sources: WCJB TV20 · Mainstreet Daily News