Ferguson, Larsen talk food assistance cuts during lunch at Lynnwood school

LYNNWOOD — Edmonds School District students participating in a free lunch summer program saw two new faces behind the lunch counter Thursday.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, chatted with students at Lynnwood Elementary School before holding a listening session with community leaders and families.

On July 4, U.S. Congress enacted President Donald Trump’s spending bill, which cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding by 20%. In Washington, 137,000 people will need to meet additional work requirements to keep food assistance benefits.

Ferguson said he is working on implementing universal free lunch in schools. At Edmonds School District, 44% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

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