Starting in the 2025-2026 School Year, Universal School Meals Becomes a Reality in New York

ALBANY, N.Y. (LongIsland.com)– “This school year, New York students will receive the fuel they need to learn and grow,” said Andrés Vives, Chief Executive Officer of Hunger Solutions New York, co-lead of the Healthy School Meals for All New York Kids Coalition. “As the ninth state to enact a universal school meals policy, New York has sent a strong message: our state will prioritize investments that safeguard kids from hunger and ensure they are well-nourished and able to thrive.”