Thomas County students return to class with free meals and full plates.

Thomas County students return to class with free meals and full plates.

On the first day of school, Thomas County kids dove into crafts, stories, and meals made to fuel learningall at no cost to families. All 5,750 students in Thomas County School District receive free breakfast and lunch through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), now in its 11th year. Elementary students enjoyed activities like arts and crafts and a story about a nervous baby pigeon, while middle schoolers lined up for hot lunches like chic…