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Maine

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Passed School Meals for All legislation

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of students have access to free school breakfast and lunch.

Policy Landscape and Our Work

Maine is the second state in the nation—and the first in the northeast region—to pass free school meals for all, permanently providing breakfast and lunch at no charge to public school students. In 2026, the Apple Act expanded state support so children enrolled in off-site public preschool programs can also receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack at no charge.

In 2026, the Apple Act expanded state support so children enrolled in off-site public preschool programs can also receive breakfast, lunch, and a snack at no charge.

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July 21, 2025

Federal cuts to SNAP, Medicaid might threaten Maine’s free school meals

Eesha Pendharkar | Maine Morning Star
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April 10, 2025

Food service leaders push to protect free school meals in Maine amid proposed federal cuts

News Center Maine | Katie Delaney
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February 29, 2024

Opinion: Past time for investment in school gardens and food education

Portland Press Herald | Silvan Shawe
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February 28, 2024

Letter: Help support experiential learning across Maine

Bangor Daily News| Lynn Snow
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LD 1679: An Act To Address Student Hunger through Expanding Access to Free School Meals

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August 31, 2022

Maine makes free school lunches permanent after federal funding ends

NPR | Robbie Feinberg

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Last updated August 6, 2026