USDA To Pilot Program Providing Free Breakfasts

The federal government would like to know just how much breakfast helps students, and to find out, it is launching a pilot program that will provide the morning meal free to participating schools.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's food and nutrition service has announced that it is seeking a limited number of elementary schools to take part in the project. Free breakfasts will be available to all students, regardless of family...

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