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Non-Answers: Who’s Overseeing Richmond’s Meal Card Spending?

Richmond School District’s meal card spending nearly doubled, from $627,000 in 2022–2023 to $1.23 million in 2024–2025. We all support helping families in need, and there are a variety of programs that do this. But when public spending increases substantially, we should expect c

Non-Answers: Who’s Overseeing Richmond’s Meal Card Spending?

Richmond School District’s meal card spending nearly doubled, from $627,000 in 2022–2023 to $1.23 million in 2024–2025.

We all support helping families in need, and there are a variety of programs that do this. But when public spending increases substantially, we should expect clear answers about oversight.

When I asked how the program is managed, the response was a non-answer.

Supporting families and demanding accountability go hand in hand. Richmond deserves both.

#richmondbc

Source: Advance Richmond Facebook community update. View original post on Facebook

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