Eat for Education may be over, but its impact continues Web Staff August 2, 2012 1 minute read Eat for Education is over, but Roanoke City school officials say its benefits will continue in next few years. The 2% meals tax increase expired just over a month ago. WFIR’s Starr Anderson reports on its impact. Share: Post navigation Previous: Your child can’t start kindergarten until you do this firstNext: Red cross cites lowest blood reserves in 15 years, asks for donations Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026