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School Cafeteria Changes and Meal Costs | Raleigh News
School cafeterias in Wake and Durham are changing fast—fresh produce is off the menu in Wake due to Cyclospora concerns, while Durham’s going full canned and frozen until September. Meanwhile, 53 Wake County schools now offer free breakfast and lunch to all students thanks to a federal poverty-based program, expanding access for more kids. But for those who still pay, prices are up 25 cents—breakfasts now cost $2.25 for elementary, $2.50 for middle/high, with lunches at $4 and $4.25 respectively. Rising labor and food costs forced the hikes, as officials try to match federal reimbursement…
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