New Report: Decline in New York School Meals Participation News New Report: Decline in New York School Meals Participation Report Signals Urgent Need to Provide Free School Meals for All Students Study Finds That…Emily CruzApril 9, 2024
Healthy School Meals for All advocates urge action News Healthy School Meals for All advocates urge action MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. (WROC)– All eyes are on the New York State budget due in…Emily CruzMarch 29, 2024
The Capitol Connection – Krista Hesdorfer from Hunger Solutions New York News The Capitol Connection – Krista Hesdorfer from Hunger Solutions New York ALBANY, N.Y. (WAMC)– WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Krista Hesdorfer, Director of Public Affairs…Emily CruzMarch 28, 2024
Another Voice: Universal school meals must be included in this year’s state budget News Another Voice: Universal school meals must be included in this year’s state budget ALBANY, N.Y. (The Buffalo News)– In their one-house budgets released this week, state legislators sent…Emily CruzMarch 26, 2024
Commentary: Many kids are still forced to choose: Go hungry at school or rack up debt News Commentary: Many kids are still forced to choose: Go hungry at school or rack up debt ALBANY, N.Y. (Times Union)– In my job as a school nutrition director, there’s nothing more…Emily CruzMarch 26, 2024
N.Y. lawmakers renew push for universal free school meals News N.Y. lawmakers renew push for universal free school meals ALBANY, N.Y. (Times Union)– Legislation sponsored by Gonzalez-Rojas and state Sen. Michelle Hinchey, a Hudson…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 ALBANY, N.Y. (News 10)– Advocates are hoping this year, all kids in the state will…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, N.Y.—In response to the release of the Senate and Assembly one-house budgets, the Healthy…Emily CruzMarch 13, 2024
Struggle for meal accessibility: 320,000 NY students lack access to free school meals News Struggle for meal accessibility: 320,000 NY students lack access to free school meals ALBANY, N.Y. (CBS 6)– 320,000 students across the state attend schools that don't offer free…Emily CruzFebruary 23, 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