Push for free school meals for all kids gains traction News

Push for free school meals for all kids gains traction

A lawmaker from a farming region, Assemblyman Chris Tague, R-Schoharie, said he believes offering a…

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

Every young student should be able to access healthy breakfast and lunch at school for…

Emily CruzMarch 6, 2023

Coalition pushes for universal school meals News

Coalition pushes for universal school meals

Universal School Meals will be good for students and New York’s agricultural economy, Farm Bureau…

Emily CruzMarch 4, 2023

LETTER: Health School Meals proposal will aid students, schools; deserves support News

LETTER: Health School Meals proposal will aid students, schools; deserves support

Please contact your State Representatives in both the Assembly and the Senate to urge them…

Emily CruzMarch 3, 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.

In a shaky economy, parents of school-aged children — struggling to earn just enough to…

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

The Rural Health Network of South-Central NY is calling on New York State leaders to…

Emily CruzMarch 3, 2023

Hinchey keeps up pressure for free school meals News

Hinchey keeps up pressure for free school meals

The current means-tested school meal programs leave many behind, including families who do not qualify…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023

Letter: Support Nutritious Meals for All Students News

Letter: Support Nutritious Meals for All Students

We must do all we can to combat food insecurity, particularly for children whose bodies…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023

America’s school lunch crisis News

America’s school lunch crisis

“School cafeterias are particularly salient in shaping school climate,” said Emily Gutierrez, a research associate…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023

Letter: Support Nutritious Lunches for All Students News

Letter: Support Nutritious Lunches for All Students

We must do all we can to combat food insecurity, particularly for children whose bodies…

Emily CruzMarch 2, 2023