How organizations in New York are tackling food insecurity News How organizations in New York are tackling food insecurity BUFFALO, N.Y. (Spectrum News)– “One of the biggest pushes in Albany is the Healthy School…Emily CruzFebruary 22, 2023
Commentary: Hochul’s budget does too little to address hunger News Commentary: Hochul’s budget does too little to address hunger BUFFALO, N.Y. (Spectrum News)– “Hungry children cannot learn. Universal school meals are proven to cut…Emily CruzFebruary 20, 2023
Unpaid student meal debt on the rise in some Long Island school districts News Unpaid student meal debt on the rise in some Long Island school districts LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (Newsday)– “After the end of free meals for students enacted during the…Emily CruzFebruary 17, 2023
Experts review education in NYS budget proposal News Experts review education in NYS budget proposal ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN)— “One thing that was not included in the budget was free school…Emily CruzFebruary 14, 2023
Advocates call on lawmakers to double funding to feed students News Advocates call on lawmakers to double funding to feed students ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB)– “Advocates gathered outside of the state capitol Tuesday to rally for healthy…Emily CruzFebruary 14, 2023
Advocates call for increased school meal funding in NYS budget News Advocates call for increased school meal funding in NYS budget ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—“Over a dozen people rallied at the State Capitol calling for the state…Emily CruzFebruary 14, 2023
Ralliers want NY state to provide free school lunches for all News Ralliers want NY state to provide free school lunches for all ALBANY, N.Y. (News 13)– “Lawmakers and students are calling on Gov. Hochul to fund school…Emily CruzFebruary 14, 2023
NYS School Boards Association on future of foundation aid, universal school meals News NYS School Boards Association on future of foundation aid, universal school meals ALBANY, N.Y. (Spectrum News)– “Another priority for school boards is free universal school meals, which…Emily CruzFebruary 10, 2023
Statewide coalition pleads case to legislative committees for free school meals News Statewide coalition pleads case to legislative committees for free school meals Albany, N.Y. (Syracuse.com)—"By devoting an estimated $275 per student — about 0.1% of our budget…Emily CruzFebruary 8, 2023
North Salem Central School District leaders respond to proposed state education budget News North Salem Central School District leaders respond to proposed state education budget NORTH SALEM, N.Y. (North Salem Post)– “‘Assuring all students are provided with healthy school meals…Emily CruzFebruary 8, 2023