Applications open Friday for free school meals

School officials want families to apply for the free and reduced meal program over the summer so students can benefit from the program starting the first day of school, as there is no grace period.
School officials want families to apply for the free and reduced meal program over the summer so students can benefit from the program starting the first day of school, as there is no grace period.

By Samantha Sinclair

Staff Writer

 

Carnesville — Lunches will no longer be available to all students at no cost this year in Franklin County schools, and families that qualify are being urged to ap…