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The Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service awarded the Oregon Department of Education $8,116,763 in formula grant funding on October 1, 2025, under the National School Lunch Program (CFDA 10.555). The award covers the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 and supports lunch service operations in Oregon schools.

Under the National School Lunch Program, the state agency administers cash grants and commodity support to public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or no-cost lunches to school children. Participating schools receive cash subsidies and USDA Foods for reimbursable meals served. Schools must serve lunches meeting Federal meal pattern requirements and offer them free or at reduced price to eligible children. The state agency determines school eligibility, reviews written applications from school food authorities, and maintains oversight of participating institutions' records and compliance with program requirements.