U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for October 11

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11: SCHOOL LUNCHES

Profile America — Tuesday, October 11th.  This is National School Lunch Week — a name which probably conjures up visions of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.  But, it's time to note the wholesome lunches being served every day to school children across the nation and to thank the many patient people who prepare and serve them.  There is a recognized link between having a good meal and the ability of a child to learn.  This led to the National School Lunch Act in 1946.  There are now 55.5 million children in schools from kindergarten through high school.  Of these, more than 31  million receive either free or reduced-cost lunches because of their family income.  More than 11 million of these children also eat breakfast at school.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Chase's Calendar of Events 2011, p. 510
www.fns.usda.gov
U.S. Census Bureau, Facts for Features, CB11-FF.15
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2011, t. 568

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  

CONTACT:  Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812, fax: +1-301-763-3762, rreed-at-census.gov

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau