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Naiyozcsia King, the Ohio-based soul food magnate, melted hearts recently by settling a $411.15 lunch debt at Donovan Elementary School. A rule stating that students with overdue lunch accounts couldn't participate in "Ice Cream Friday" sparked an icy response online. The critics' outrage got King's attention, compelling her to step into the fray. After praying for guidance, she reached out to the school, offering to pay the full debt amount. King later confessed to being a parent with a past lunch debt herself, and so she could relate. The school district acknowledged their original post's insensitivity, an unintentional message, and apologized. The generous act of King ensures students can enjoy "Ice Cream Friday" without monetary hindrances.
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