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You may be surprised to know that our school lunches do more than feed our students. In addition to being delicious, our lunches provide two major benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”funding” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”15px||2px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”10px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Schools who qualify can expand their budgets to better provide for students<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n DUSD may receive more funding per student \u2014 funding that goes back into our schools<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Schools may receive funding for afterschool programs<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Middle schools with high application counts can assist their\u00a0<\/span>feeder elementary schools<\/b>\u00a0in qualifying for benefits<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n 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supporting our students and teachers<\/b>.\u00a0Each application\u00a0brings us one step closer to providing our students with as many benefits as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2020\/08\/applynowbutton.jpg” alt=”free meals” title_text=”applynowbutton” url=”https:\/\/fsonline.dusd.net\/Main\/Login” url_new_window=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.4.8″ border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” disabled=”on” global_module=”5613″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”learning” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#1f3a54″ custom_margin=”48px|||||” custom_padding=”30px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” 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nonparticipants.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2020\/07\/betterfocus.png” title_text=”betterfocus” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 74%<\/strong><\/span> of kids say school meals help them focus and behave in the classroom.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/web.dusd.net\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/64\/2020\/07\/improved-tests.png” title_text=”improved tests” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_line_height=”1.5em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 71%<\/strong> <\/span>of kids say school 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Students who struggle with hunger are also likely to be sick more often and slower to recover from illness, leading to missed school days. Attendance is important.<\/strong> Research shows that students who attend class more regularly are 20% more likely to graduate from high school. <\/span><\/span>Most importantly, proper nutrition during childhood can positively affect a child’s social behaviors and development.\u00a0There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain from applying for free or reduced-price school lunches for your child. Let’s get their school year off to the right start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/fsonline.dusd.net\/Main\/Login” button_text=”Apply Now for Free or Reduced-Price Meals” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#0061ae” button_bg_color=”#ffcb31″ button_border_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” button_border_radius=”5px” custom_margin=”|||-27px||” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”25px|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Eating a healthy breakfast in the morning is linked to improved concentration, increased energy, and better test scores.\u00a0<\/span>It is important to us that each Downey Unified student has the opportunity to start the school day on the right foot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”9px|20px||20px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Actor||||||||” text_font_size=”12px” custom_margin=”-18px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n SOURCES:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You may be surprised to know that our school lunches do more than feed our students. 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More than just a school lunch!<\/h3>\n
Internet Access<\/h3>\n
CalFresh<\/h3>\n
SAT, ACT, AP Fees<\/h3>\n
College App Fees<\/h3>\n
Bus Passes<\/h3>\n
How are school meals beneficial to your child?<\/h3>\n
Provides a balanced meal<\/h3>\n
Better focus and retention<\/h3>\n
Improved performance on tests<\/h3>\n
Fewer disciplinary problems<\/h3>\n
We are proud to offer free<\/strong><\/span> breakfast & lunch for all Downey Unified students.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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