In Our Opinion: School meals should be free for all EditorialsNews In Our Opinion: School meals should be free for all ALBANY, N.Y. (The Daily Star)– There is no reason a child should need to feel…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 Updates 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 ALBANY, N.Y. (Spectrum News)– Debt from school meals is rising in New York nearly a…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 ALBANY, N.Y. (Yahoo News)– Ninety-one districts (86.7%) reported that a cause of school meal debt…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 ALBANY, N.Y. (Buffalo News)– New York State is well-positioned to offer universal free school meals.…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 PHOENIX, N.Y. (WGRZ)– School cafeterias typically don’t turn away a hungry kid, but debts for…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 ALBANY, N.Y. (The Daily Star)– A lawmaker from a farming region, Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-Schoharie,…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 NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (QNS)– Every young student should be able to access healthy breakfast…Emily CruzMarch 6, 2023
Coalition pushes for universal school meals News Coalition pushes for universal school meals ALBANY, N.Y. (Hudson Valley 360)– Universal School Meals will be good for students and New…Emily CruzMarch 4, 2023
Parents are paying up on school meals again. Here’s why food advocates are worried they can’t afford it. News Parents are paying up on school meals again. Here’s why food advocates are worried they can’t afford it. LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (LI Herald)– In a shaky economy, parents of school-aged children — struggling…Emily CruzMarch 3, 2023