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 FDA Approves new Kidney Stone Treatment out of Virginia Tech Emma Thomas March 19, 2026 0 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0