School Lunch Program Extended During Coronavirus Pandemic

What was the main goal of the Department of Agriculture's decision to distribute subsidized meals?

• To reduce food waste

• To promote healthy eating habits

• To ensure low-income children were fed during the pandemic

• To increase school attendance

What issue arose as schools resumed online in August?

• The number of meals distributed increased

• More children were attending school

• Parents were easily signing up for free meals

• More children were going hungry

What was a significant challenge for low-income parents during the pandemic?

• Finding transportation to meal distribution centers

• Signing up for free or reduced meals

• Understanding the meal distribution schedule

• Cooking meals at home

What did advocates hope the Trump administration would do regarding meal benefits?

• Reduce the number of meals distributed

• Extend the meal benefits into 2021

• Limit the program to certain states

• Increase the cost of meals

Approximately how many poor children in the U.S. normally receive free lunches at school?

• 25 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million