School leaders say free meals for all Rich. Co. students will help nutrition and save families hundreds

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Kids in Richmond County will be going back to school in just a few days, and when they do, every student will be able to enjoy free breakfast and lunch.

This program is something the Richmond County School System lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s now the second year where all schools in the county will be able to give students breakfast and lunch at no cost.

As parents get ready to send their kids back to school, families across the area continue to fight inflation and food insecurity…

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