Marion County adds 2 schools to the free meals program

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Marion County Public Schools announced Thursday they will add two schools to the Community Eligibility Provision initiative.

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This will allow students to receive free breakfast and lunch meals at the following schools:

• Fordham Early Learning Academy
• Ocali Charter Middle School

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Regardless of family income, and across 54 sites, over 44,000 students will receive free meals this school year within the Food and Nutrition Department of Marion County Public Schools.

Students do not need to fill out an application to participate.

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This program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Schools were selected based on the percentage of students who participate in public assistance or service programs.

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