Food System in the schools of Jacksonville

Over 450,000 lunches were served last year in Duval County, with several hundred thousand more breakfasts and snacks handed out at participating sites, according to The Times-Union.
It is scary how poorly our kids get fed in the school system and it is well worth it to look into getting a better system up and running, soon.
Though the start of this summer’s program is on par with last year — about 52,000 lunches served in the schools, community and church centers in the first week — officials said a few big camps opened late.
Almost 53 percent of Duval County students now qualify for free or reduced lunches based on their family’s income. That’s a 5 percent increase from 2009, according to The Times-Union.
Last year, there were no sites in Nassau County, but this summer three schools are open for free lunches. Clay County doubled its sites this year from three to six, reflecting a jump in the number of eligible students. All students should e able to have the opportunity to have a healthy lunch and be able to learn easier in the classrooms.
Elizabeth Binninger, director of food and nutrition services in St. Johns County, said the number of participating sites hasn’t increased, but there was a 5 percent rise in families who needed help during the school year, according to The Times-Union.