DOE: $20 million shortfall in meal services due to inflation, unchanged meal prices
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KHON2— The Hawaii Department of Education serves up about 18.5 million meals per year to students. However, the DOE'S Food Services Branch is projecting a $20 million shortfall for fiscal year 2024. The DOE cites inflation for milk and food, insufficient federal meal reimburements and unchanged school meal prices.
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