Universal school meals become a reality in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (Daily Sentinel)– “Providing free meals for all students is a proven strategy to…
Emily CruzSeptember 19, 2025
Starting in the 2025-2026 School Year, Universal School Meals Becomes a Reality in New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (LongIsland.com)– “This school year, New York students will receive the fuel they need…
Emily CruzSeptember 12, 2025
Starting in the 2025-2026 School Year, Universal School Meals Becomes a Reality in New York
The Healthy School Meals for All New York Kids Coalition Celebrates Back to School with…
Emily CruzSeptember 8, 2025
Governor Hochul Celebrates Universal School Meals Program in Effect During First Week of 2025-26 Academic School Year
ALBANY, N.Y. (New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul)– Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas said, “As our students…
Emily CruzSeptember 5, 2025
Hinchey Announces Historic Completion of Universal School Meals Expansion in 2025 State Budget, Delivering Free Breakfast and Lunch to All New York Students
ALBANY, N.Y. (New York Now)– “We are proud to stand alongside Senator Michelle Hinchey and…
Emily CruzMay 12, 2025
Historic Victory for New York’s Kids: State Budget Makes New York the Ninth State to Provide Universal School Meals
In the FY2026 Final Enacted Budget, New York has made a historic investment and commitment…
Emily CruzMay 8, 2025
You Can Take My Word for It. Free School Meals Are a Game Changer
The Healthy School Meal for All New York Kids coalition is dedicated to elevating the…
Emily CruzApril 24, 2025
Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Full Funding in One-House Budgets
ALBANY, N.Y.– The Assembly and State Senate one-house budgets include full funding for statewide universal…
Emily CruzMarch 13, 2025
School breakfast fuels learning
ALBANY, N.Y. (New York Now)– Fourth-grader Leilani Weldon said it best: “Eating breakfast allows me…
Emily CruzMarch 7, 2025
Members rally behind universal meals proposal
ALBANY, N.Y. (New York Now)– “Anything short of statewide universal free school meals misses too…
Emily CruzFebruary 28, 2025