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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Ok. I understand there may be a USDA sponsored free breakfast/lunch site nearby (I don't know where, but I'll take your word for it), but in my last post I did separate FEEDS from the breakfast program during the school year. [b]I was simply wondering what that 6% does for food if the FEEDS site isn't nearby. [/b]

If there is "food available everywhere, even for the 6%...in the richer areas" not located near a FEEDS site, then is the FEEDS program not necessary? [/quote]

There are food pantries (and many have volunteers that deliver food . . . I have done that).  There are churches and other community sites that are involved with food for the hungry.  The gap that I see (where the FEEDS program can help) is in the preparation of balanced meals for children who are home alone during the day.  Many young children and teens would not prepare themselves a proper balanced meal. The meals through FEEDS are nutritionally balanced and the school environment provides a safe place and social contact for the children.  These are important side benefits IMO.  Children from low income homes also need structure (these homes are often sorely lacking that).  Even going to school at a certain time to get a meal provides a routine for them.  Believe me, it's not enough, but it's something.  I just can't believe these people who are against it.  If you ever worked with low income families, this would be a no brainer.

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