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OpenAI to cover Effingham County student school meal costs with $4.8M grant

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OpenAI announced a $4.8 million commitment through its Project Camellia Community Fund to provide free breakfast and lunch for all students in Effingham County School District for the 2026-27 school year, beginning Sept. 8, 2026, at zero cost to taxpayers.

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The funding covers one school year; continuation beyond 2026-27 is not addressed in the article.

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