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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida $676.523 million on October 1, 2025, under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555) formula grant, with performance through September 30, 2026.

The award funds consolidated National School Lunch Program cash subsidies and support for nutritious meal service delivery to school children across Florida. The state agency administers the program through school food authorities and participating schools, determining school eligibility, reviewing written applications, and maintaining oversight of nonprofit food service operations. Schools must meet Federal meal pattern requirements and offer lunches at free or reduced price to eligible children.

The Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Florida serves as the prime recipient and state administrator for the program in Florida. It distributes sub-awards to school districts and independent schools to operate the lunch service, provide reimbursable meals, and offer afterschool meal snacks where approved educational or enrichment activities take place. The state agency also maintains financial, menu planning, meal counting, and production records subject to review by USDA Food and Nutrition Service regional offices.