Juneau schools work to keep students fed as federal government shutdown continues

In the face of a federal government shutdown, the Juneau School District is stepping up to ensure students receive proper meals. With SNAP benefits potentially delayed, the district encourages families to apply for free and reduced-price lunches, and individual schools are finding creative ways to support students, including food drives and emotional wellbeing initiatives. Despite the challenges, the community is coming together to take care of its kids. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.