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Two central Ohio school districts join program providing free meals for all students

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Pickerington Schools and Groveport Madison Schools have both announced that they will be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students.

Both districts are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

With participation in the program, children will be automatically enrolled to receive free breakfast and lunch.

The meals provided will include a main entrée, vegetables, grains, fruits and milk. A la carte items will still be available for students to purchase.

There are also no new associated fees with the districts taking part in the program.