Rochester studies free meals for all students. 'Kids can't learn hungry'

By: Glenn Sabalewski

Outlets: Foster's Daily Democrat

Published: October 23, 2026

Words: 876

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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ROCHESTER — It would cost an estimated $1.1 million annually to provide free breakfast and lunch daily to the nearly 3,500 students in the city's public schools, district officials estimate.

That may be a daunting figure, but Rochester school leaders see a need for it.

"Kids can't learn when they're hungry or not sure where they're going to be sleeping that night," Superintendent Jared Fulgoni said.

The Rochester School Board recently approved a feasibility study …

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