Senate releases one house budget
The Senate’s one house resolution makes some changes to Governor Hochul’s $227 Billion state budget…
Emily CruzMarch 15, 2023
In Our Opinion: School meals should be free for all
There is no reason a child should need to feel like they are less than…
Emily CruzMarch 15, 2023
Survey finds school meal debt rising in New York
Debt from school meals is rising in New York nearly a year after federal aid…
Emily CruzMarch 14, 2023
Survey says school districts in New York seeing increased school meal debt
Ninety-one districts (86.7%) reported that a cause of school meal debt in their district is…
Emily CruzMarch 14, 2023
The Editorial Board: Universal free school meals cost little and improve learning
New York State is well-positioned to offer universal free school meals. Large city school districts…
Emily CruzMarch 12, 2023
‘It’s hard to focus’: Schools say American kids are hungry
School cafeterias typically don’t turn away a hungry kid, but debts for unpaid school meals…
Emily CruzMarch 11, 2023
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
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
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
Please contact your State Representatives in both the Assembly and the Senate to urge them…
Emily CruzMarch 3, 2023