The national school lunch program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is well-known throughout the country for providing freed or reduced lunches to qualifying children. The USDA normally provides adequate funding for school districts whose children qualify for the program, with the 2021-2022 school year being different than most. In the wake of the economic damage caused by COVID-19, school districts have received additional funding to ensure their children are taken care of. Does this mean you should stop collecting application information, or are there ways you can maximize state and federal funding? Why Income Surveys are Essential...