ST. PAUL (WJON News) -- In its second year, the Minnesota Free School Meals Program continues to be a success. Governor Tim Walz announced that the free meals program served over 151 million free meals to students in year two, saving families about $1,000 per student. The total meals served is up over 460,000 from the program's first year. Governor Walz signed the Minnesota Free School Meals Program into law in March of 2023, and since its launch, the program has provided students with over 302 million meals. The program provides free breakfast and lunch to all students at schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.