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

Hinchey Leads Campaign to Fully Fund Universal School Meals News

Hinchey Leads Campaign to Fully Fund Universal School Meals

ALBANY, N.Y. (Mid Hudson News)– “It is our job, it is our requirement that we…

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

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBS 6)– The push for universal free school meals has support on both…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024

Lawmakers Rally in Albany for Universal School Meals News

Lawmakers Rally in Albany for Universal School Meals

ALBANY, N.Y. (Erie News Now)– “It is our job; it is our requirement that we…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024

Hinchey Pushes for Free School Meals for All Students News

Hinchey Pushes for Free School Meals for All Students

ALBANY, N.Y. (Daily Freeman)– “Every student, family, school, and community in New York should have…

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

ALBANY, N.Y. (Morning Ag Clips)– Senator Michelle Hinchey said, “Since we expanded Healthy School Meals…

Emily CruzJanuary 29, 2024