When students experience hunger, they struggle to focus in class, have lower school attendance than their peers, and are at greater risk of mental and physical health problems.
School meals are one of the farthest reaching anti-hunger programs for school-aged children, but New York only provides free meals to some children which leaves many behind:
Providing free meals for all students — regardless of income — is a proven strategy to reduce food insecurity, improve mental and physical health, support students’ ability to thrive academically, and bolster educational, health, and economic equity.
Healthy School Meals for All is a critical step toward equity in health and education across New York. This policy:
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