GALAX (WSLS 10) - Galax City Schools is one of eight divisions across Virginia that will get help feeding hungry children next school year. Â
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the grant Monday.
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The money, which comes from the Virginia Hunger-Free Kids Act Demonstration Project, will provide a third meal for qualified students, as well as food to take home on the weekends. Â
Currently, about 66 percent of Galax students qualify for free or reduced lunches.Â
The grant goes into effect during the 2015-2016 school year, and carries over into the summer months as well.Â