N.Y. lawmakers renew push for universal free school meals News

N.Y. lawmakers renew push for universal free school meals

Legislation sponsored by Gonzalez-Rojas and state Sen. Michelle Hinchey, a Hudson Valley Democrat, would require…

Emily CruzMarch 20, 2024

Push to fund free school meals for all NY students News

Push to fund free school meals for all NY students

Advocates are hoping this year, all kids in the state will be able to receive…

Emily CruzMarch 20, 2024

Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Full Funding in One-House Budgets Campaign Updates

Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Full Funding in One-House Budgets

Albany, New York—In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly one-house budgets, the…

Emily CruzMarch 13, 2024

New Report: States Providing Free School Meals to All Students Already See the Benefits News

New Report: States Providing Free School Meals to All Students Already See the Benefits

A recent report released by the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) highlights the impact…

Emily CruzFebruary 21, 2024

Hinchey Leads Campaign to Fully Fund Universal School Meals News

Hinchey Leads Campaign to Fully Fund Universal School Meals

“It is our job, it is our requirement that we make sure that we fund…

Emily CruzJanuary 30, 2024

Call for universal free meals in New York schools amidst ongoing child hunger crisis News

Call for universal free meals in New York schools amidst ongoing child hunger crisis

The push for universal free school meals has support on both sides of the aisle.…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024

Lawmakers Rally in Albany for Universal School Meals News

Lawmakers Rally in Albany for Universal School Meals

“It is our job; it is our requirement that we make sure we fund this…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024

Hinchey Pushes for Free School Meals for All Students News

Hinchey Pushes for Free School Meals for All Students

“Every student, family, school, and community in New York should have the opportunity to benefit…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024

Hinchey Leads Campaign to Fully Fund Universal School Meals for All NY Students News

Hinchey Leads Campaign to Fully Fund Universal School Meals for All NY Students

Senator Michelle Hinchey said, “Since we expanded Healthy School Meals last year, the transformative progress…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024

Hinchey Rallys for Universal School Meals for All News

Hinchey Rallys for Universal School Meals for All

“More students have gained access to free breakfast and lunch, and with that, we’re actively…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024