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*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * 

October 13, 2025  

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*Governor Whitmer Proclaims October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week* 

 

*LANSING, Mich. *— Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed October 13-17 as Free School Lunch Week. Earlier this month, Governor Whitmer signed her seventh balanced, bipartisan budget that continues free school meals for all. This program ensures that 1.4 million Michigan students can focus on learning and families can save time and money, putting nearly $1,000 per kid back in their pockets every year.  

 

“I’m proud that Republicans and Democrats in the state legislature came together to continue free school meals for all in this year’s budget,” said *Governor Whitmer*. “This is a game-changer for Michigan families across the state who will save precious time in the mornings and around $1,000 every year per kid. And instead of worrying about what’s for lunch, our kids can focus on learning and making friends. This Free School Lunch Week, let’s keep working together to set our kids up for success and lower costs for working families.” 

 

*Free Breakfast and Lunch for Michigan Students* 

Governor Whitmer’s seventh balanced, bipartisan Education budget includes: 


* Record per-pupil funding of $10,050. 

* Boosts literacy supports, so every kid can read. 

* Funds free pre-K and community college for all to save Michiganders money. 

* Builds up campuses. 

* Delivers recruitment and retention bonuses to educators to put more money in their pockets. 

 

To view the full proclamation, click here [ [link removed] ]. 

 

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