All students to receive free meals for 2025-2026 school year

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office and Kern’s 46 public school districts have announced that for the fourth consecutive year, all students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge.

Through California’s Universal Meal Program, all students will be served free meals during the 2025-2026 school year.

Applications will be sent to households by local school districts to determine school eligibility and funding other programs…

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