School supplies, lunches cost a little less in 2025

The cost of popular school lunch items is down 3.34% year-over-year, led by Oat & Honey granola bars (-20.1%) and applesauce cups (-5.1%), though some item ... Read More

School lunch costs are rising alongside food inflation, a new report shows

A new report from Deloitte shows the average cost for a packed lunch is now $6.15, up nearly 3% from 2024. But that all depends on what you buy. Read More

School Lunches Are Costing Families More Than Ever: Here's Why

As the new school year gets closer, parents are preparing to pay more to pack a lunch, with many changing what will be in their kids' lunchboxes to save money. Nearly half of parents and caregivers ... Read More

The cost of packing a school lunch is going up. Is it still a better value?

A "health and wellness day" lunch of a bagged salad kit, hummus, pretzels, mandarin orange, yogurt and seltzer water will cost $6.54, up 1%. A "convenience day" lunch of a meat, cheese and crackers ... Read More

Alabama school system steps up, fully covers cost of school supplies ...

Huntsville Real-Time News Alabama school system steps up, fully covers cost of school supplies for some students Updated: Jul. 18, 2025, 10:46 a.m. | Published: Jul ... Read More