Free meals slashed at Charlotte County schools

PORT CHARLOTTE — Since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, all students of Charlotte County Public Schools have been offered free breakfast and lunch.

District officials announced Wednesday afternoon that will no longer be the case for 12 district schools — a loss affecting more than half of the district.

The news comes just a few weeks after the district announced its national recognition for creative, healthy and engaging student meals…

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