New York Governor Pushes for Free School Meals in 2025 Budget Plan

ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB)— Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for free breakfast and lunch for all students in New York as part of her 2025 budget proposal. The initiative aims to eliminate the stigma associated with students in need, ensuring every child receives meals without embarrassment. Hochul emphasized the importance of the program in her recent State of the State address saying, “Every child will get free breakfast and free lunch at school.”