A Deep Dive into Community Eligibility in the 2024–2025 School Year

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a powerful tool in combatting childhood hunger by increasing students’ access to healthy school meals. CEP has been shown to strengthen food security, improve children’s diet, and bolster school meal participation, all while reducing administrative and operational burdens for school nutrition departments. The 2024-2025 school year saw significant increases in CEP adoption nationwide. Join the Food Research & Action Center for a deep dive webinar detailing the findings from our latest report, Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger-Free Schools — School Year 2024–2025.