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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

Rural Health Network of South-Central NY: Ending hunger starts at school News

Rural Health Network of South-Central NY: Ending hunger starts at school

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WBNG)–The Rural Health Network of South-Central NY is calling on New York State…

Emily CruzMarch 3, 2023

Hinchey keeps up pressure for free school meals News

Hinchey keeps up pressure for free school meals

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (Daily Freeman)– The current means-tested school meal programs leave many behind, including families…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023

Letter: Support Nutritious Meals for All Students News

Letter: Support Nutritious Meals for All Students

ALBANY, N.Y. (Huntington Now)– We must do all we can to combat food insecurity, particularly…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023

America’s school lunch crisis News

America’s school lunch crisis

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (Vox)– “School cafeterias are particularly salient in shaping school climate,” said…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023