Making Sure Kids Have School Lunch: DeJuan Strickland

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Making Sure Kids Have School Lunch: DeJuan Strickland

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Oct 30, 2023

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DeJuan Strickland knows what it’s like to not be able to afford school lunch. After learning about how many other kids have experienced the same situation, he decided to do something about it. With the help of his mom, Sharron, DeJuan is helping to eliminate lunch debt for as many kids as possible throughout his community.

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Oct 30, 2023

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