Depending on the items you choose, your child's lunch sandwich could cost more this school year than it did in 2024. That's according to a new report from Deloitte that shows the overall cost of ...

Parents and other caregivers packing a school lunch will pay more for the standard fare this year, due to food inflation and tariffs, reports show. Although school-provided lunches are generally less ...

A student at Winthrop Elementary School in New London picks baby carrots from a lunchtime selection of fresh fruits and vegetables on November 6, 2025. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror This story ...

School-day meals may look simple, but they’re adding up fast for families. From fruit cups to yogurt, even small items are pushing the total higher, forcing parents to cut back elsewhere. Stacey ...