Schools see increase in subsidized lunches

This frrom the Union-Tribune:

SAN DIEGO COUNTY — The recession is driving more children into school cafeterias for government-subsidized lunches.

Schools nationwide are serving 425,000 more free and reduced-priced meals daily than they were last year, according to the School Nutrition Association. A survey released this month found that 80 percent of school districts are reporting an increase in the percentage of students qualifying for subsidized meals. ...