The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.

Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.

The president's budget bill was six months in the making and a major legislative win from Republicans and the White House but food banks in Massachusetts are worried about its impact on them. The president touted the bill's ability to significantly increase spending for boarder security,