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What Tampa Bay Families Need to Know About School Lunch Prices
August 13, 2026· By TPABAY· 3 min read
School lunch prices are changing in some Florida districts, while Hillsborough and Pinellas counties are keeping prices unchanged.
As the 2026–27 school year begins, school meal prices are changing in some Florida districts.
In Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, however, lunch prices are staying the same for the new school year.
The Community Eligibility Provision also continues to provide free breakfast and lunch at qualifying high-poverty schools, helping families across the region.
Source: Axios Tampa Bay, August 13, 2026.