Private companies managing student lunch accounts charge families fees to make deposits. Sending money is easy and convenient, but the seemingly innocuous fees can really add up.

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Private companies managing student lunch accounts charge families fees to make deposits. Sending money is easy and convenient, but the seemingly innocuous fees can really add up.
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