School nutrition programs are complex, but understanding how they work is key to expanding access for students. This meeting will take a fresh, approachable look at the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and the finances behind school meal programs, breaking it down in a way that’s easy to understand.
Coalition members will explore how funding flows through school nutrition programs and how decisions at the policy and program level ultimately shape what ends up on students’ trays. Together, we’ll connect the dots between CEP, program sustainability, and student access—while building confidence in how to talk about these systems with others.