Recent Survey Reveals School Meal Debt On the Rise in New York News

Recent Survey Reveals School Meal Debt On the Rise in New York

Debt of any kind can have tremendously negative effects on any individual or institution, and…

Emily CruzMarch 15, 2023

Senate releases one house budget Uncategorized

Senate releases one house budget

The Senate’s one house resolution makes some changes to Governor Hochul’s $227 Billion state budget…

Emily CruzMarch 15, 2023

In Our Opinion: School meals should be free for all EditorialsNews

In Our Opinion: School meals should be free for all

There is no reason a child should need to feel like they are less than…

Emily CruzMarch 15, 2023

Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Funding for Universal Free School Meals in Assembly and Senate One-House Bills Campaign UpdatesNews

Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Funding for Universal Free School Meals in Assembly and Senate One-House Bills

ALBANY, N.Y. – The Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition – a group…

Jessica Pino-GoodspeedMarch 14, 2023

Survey finds school meal debt rising in New York News

Survey finds school meal debt rising in New York

Debt from school meals is rising in New York nearly a year after federal aid…

Emily CruzMarch 14, 2023

Survey says school districts in New York seeing increased school meal debt News

Survey says school districts in New York seeing increased school meal debt

Ninety-one districts (86.7%) reported that a cause of school meal debt in their district is…

Emily CruzMarch 14, 2023

The Editorial Board: Universal free school meals cost little and improve learning EditorialsNews

The Editorial Board: Universal free school meals cost little and improve learning

New York State is well-positioned to offer universal free school meals. Large city school districts…

Emily CruzMarch 12, 2023

‘It’s hard to focus’: Schools say American kids are hungry News

‘It’s hard to focus’: Schools say American kids are hungry

School cafeterias typically don’t turn away a hungry kid, but debts for unpaid school meals…

Emily CruzMarch 11, 2023

Push for free school meals for all kids gains traction News

Push for free school meals for all kids gains traction

A lawmaker from a farming region, Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-Schoharie, said he believes offering a…

Emily CruzMarch 8, 2023

Millions of New York families feeling pinch after COVID-era federal food assistance program ends News

Millions of New York families feeling pinch after COVID-era federal food assistance program ends

Every young student should be able to access healthy breakfast and lunch at school for…

Emily CruzMarch 6, 2023