Proposal for universal school meals gains Republican support in New York
A measure meant to provide free meals to students in all New York schools has…
Emily CruzJanuary 30, 2023
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End of federal free school meals for all poses challenges to families, districts
During the past two years of the pandemic, federal funds fully covered meals for each…
Jessica PerillaJanuary 28, 2023
Free School Meals: When the Feds Step Back, States Step Up
Millions of students returned to school in communities across New York State this month.
Jessica PerillaJanuary 28, 2023
The Case For Universal Free Lunch
Turns out, feeding kids at school raises test scores and lowers behavior problems. It’s also,…
Jessica PerillaJanuary 28, 2023
When Kids Go Back to School This Fall, Pandemic-Era Free Lunch Will Be Gone
Debt incurred by US families who can’t pay lunch fees runs up $262 million a…
Jessica PerillaJanuary 28, 2023
BOCES, Hartford Central School District serve up Lunar New Year while pushing for universal free lunch
Households would save an average of $140 per child every month if New York dedicates…
Emily CruzJanuary 26, 2023
NY lawmakers push for universal free school meals in governor’s budget
No family should ever have to call my office and say, “Can you help me…
Emily CruzJanuary 19, 2023
Should New York have universal free meals for all students? Advocates say ‘yes’
The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 provided school breakfast and lunch at no…
Emily CruzJanuary 11, 2023
Advocates in Albany rally for free school meals
This is a program that reaches every single student across the state. All 2.1 million…
Emily CruzJanuary 9, 2023
Advocates call for free school meals for NYS students
More than 700,00 New York students lost access to free meals at schools in June…
Emily CruzJanuary 9, 2023
