It’s never too late to start
Gov. Bill Lee refused federal funds in 2025 to help provide food assistance to families during the summer – allowing extra SNAP funds for those who qualify for free/reduced lunch.
Yes, all school meals should be free for every kid every day.
But for now, free meals are limited to those who fill out forms and qualify based on income.
Lee has an opportunity to accept federal funds for 2026 -and the deadline for that decision is fast-approaching (It’s January 1st).
Groups are asking Lee to take action – County Mayors, pastors, and more are calling on Lee to accept the funds that help some 700,000 kids access food assistance in the summer.
Below is a statement from the Tennessee High School Democrats:
