Low-income families scrambling to feed children as free school lunch programs face elimination

Over 1 million Georgia students face losing access to free school meals due to federal funding cuts, forcing already-struggling families to absorb unexpected food costs they cannot afford. Parents and guardians lack alternative solutions to ensure their children have adequate nutrition during the school day, creating immediate food insecurity and potential malnutrition. Current safety net programs are being dismantled faster than families can find replacement resources or assistance.