LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fayette County Public Schools announced that free and reduced-price school meals will continue without disruption despite ongoing federal funding uncertainty that has raised concerns among families.

The district is encouraging households experiencing temporary income drops or food insecurity to apply for meal assistance through school programs. Officials emphasized that current federal funding issues have not affected school meal services at this time.

However, the potential disruption to federal support programs like SNAP is creating significant strain on local charitable food organizations. District officials acknowledged that charitable organizations cannot replace the scale of federal benefits if those programs face cuts or delays.

The district is asking co

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