Free school breakfast, lunch until end of year

Not only are students at Boulder and Basin elementary schools and Jefferson High School getting breakfast and lunch delivered to the classroom — the meals are now free through the end of December. 

The classroom deliveries are due to COVID-19, but the free meals are due to eligibility waivers being extended on the USDA summer food service programs, according to information provided by the Montana Office for Public Instruction. 

To receive the waiver, a district must show a demonstrated need, such as an increase in children eligible for benefits due to COVID-19.