<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Neighbors for Schools, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors for Schools supports Metro Atlanta public schools by reducing meal debt and helping families access free/reduced lunch programs]]></description><link>https://www.neighborsforschools.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:46:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.neighborsforschools.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Free and Reduced Lunch Applications in Metro Atlanta: What to Know Before July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free and Reduced Meal eligibility doesn't carry over, families must reapply every school year, and most Georgia districts open applications in July. Here's why timing matters, what you'll need to apply, and why completing this form helps your school's nutrition program too. If you're not sure whether you qualify, it's worth applying anyway, the form is free, and every completed application makes a real difference.]]></description><link>https://www.neighborsforschools.org/post/free-and-reduced-lunch-applications-in-metro-atlanta-what-to-know-before-july</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37016fbfacb36e3542fefd</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/34efaf1940d446c6a4bc7aed43ebfdfd.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Neighbors for Schools, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Neighbors for Schools Came to Be]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social media pledge drive to pay off school lunch debt sparked an idea: what if that generosity could be channeled through a 501(c)3, giving donors a tax receipt while keeping individual student accounts anonymous? Two years later, after life got in the way more than once, that idea became Neighbors for Schools, Inc. Here's the story of how an informal act of kindness became a structured way to help Metro Atlanta schools and families.]]></description><link>https://www.neighborsforschools.org/post/top-resources-for-enhancing-school-education-in-local-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b550ec314d04636c322ba</guid><category><![CDATA[Our story]]></category><category><![CDATA[giving]]></category><category><![CDATA[taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[charitable]]></category><category><![CDATA[donation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:22:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_30bc9debc88e4aa68a78efaf302793a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Neighbors for Schools, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New for 2026: You Can Now Deduct Donations Even Without Itemizing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting in 2026, you can deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 if filing jointly) in cash donations even without itemizing. Here's what the new rule means for donors, what records to keep, and how giving to Neighbors for Schools may now offer a tax benefit.]]></description><link>https://www.neighborsforschools.org/post/how-neighbors-for-schools-empowers-educational-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b550b345540299755887a</guid><category><![CDATA[giving]]></category><category><![CDATA[taxes]]></category><category><![CDATA[charitable]]></category><category><![CDATA[donation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:22:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_06fd476e89e94d04ba2f49cef896ddc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Neighbors for Schools, Inc.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When a School Meal Account Runs Out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What really happens when a student's meal account hits zero? Some districts serve an alternate meal; others serve the regular meal to avoid singling kids out, but either way, the unpaid balance remains. That debt often gets settled with the school itself, pulling funds away from programs and operational support meant for all students. Here's what families should know, and how completing the Free and Reduced Meal application each year can help avoid this situation altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.neighborsforschools.org/post/supporting-local-schools-our-mission-at-neighbors-for-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1b5505c314d04636c322a6</guid><category><![CDATA[giving]]></category><category><![CDATA[school lunch]]></category><category><![CDATA[school lunch debt]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:22:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_dba0d6b9bbf6463f8c98c952e07d3c38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>J. 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