MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas — Rachel Morrison-Perez's family lost reduced lunch eligibility after income increased by just over $50, leaving her unable to afford $200 monthly meal costs for three children.

Rachel Morrison-Perez's three children were denied reduced-price school lunches twice after her family income exceeded federal eligibility guidelines by just over $50

School lunch costs total $200 per month for her three children, with prices ranging from $3.50 for elementary students to $3.75 for middle and high school students

Federal guidelines require families of five to earn at or below $1,340 weekly to qualify for reduced-price meals through the income-based program

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