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Florida officials urged not to pass up millions in food assistance again

The state rejected $259 million in federal food aid, objecting to a $12 million tab to administer the funds

OCPS Food Service employee Shontese Sears keeps a tally as children pick up food while participating in the Summer BreakSpot program at the Callahan Neighborhood Center in Parramore, on Friday, July 5, 2024. The program offers free meals (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) at over 4,000 locations in Florida. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)
OCPS Food Service employee Shontese Sears keeps a tally as children pick up food while participating in the Summer BreakSpot program at the Callahan Neighborhood Center in Parramore, on Friday, July 5, 2024. The program offers free meals (breakfast, lunch, snack or dinner) at over 4,000 locations in Florida. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/ Orlando Sentinel)
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By | jschweers@orlandosentinel.com | Orlando Sentinel
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The state rejected $259 million in federal food aid, objecting to a $12 million tab to administer the funds. Advocates are pushing the state to drop its opposition and apply for next year's funding by an Aug. 15 deadline.

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