Nova Scotia is expanding its school lunch program to high schools.

All 372 public schools will have lunches for over 133,000 students.

High schools will manage their own lunch operations.

The program is a big step. It helps students and families with food costs.

The program has served over 12 million meals since 2024.

The province tested reusable packaging in some school lunches.

The budget for school food is over $100 million.

New menu options will include chicken fried rice and salads.

High schools will have larger portion sizes.

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