Universal school meals become a reality in New York News 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 News 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
Governor Hochul Celebrates Universal School Meals Program in Effect During First Week of 2025-26 Academic School Year News 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 News 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
School breakfast fuels learning News 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 News 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
$340M for Free School Meals? NY’s Bold Move Against Child Hunger News $340M for Free School Meals? NY’s Bold Move Against Child Hunger ALBANY, N.Y. (New York Now)– Advocates and lawmakers rally behind $340 million in funding for…Emily CruzJanuary 31, 2025
New York Governor Pushes for Free School Meals in 2025 Budget Plan News New York Governor Pushes for Free School Meals in 2025 Budget Plan ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB)— Governor Kathy Hochul is advocating for free breakfast and lunch for all…Emily CruzJanuary 22, 2025
Hochul: ‘Every Family Deserves More Money’ News Hochul: ‘Every Family Deserves More Money’ ALBANY, N.Y. (Times Union)– Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her fourth State of the State address…Emily CruzJanuary 15, 2025
Hochul Makes Position on Universal Free Meals Public at State of the State News Hochul Makes Position on Universal Free Meals Public at State of the State ALBANY, N.Y. (Finger Lakes 1)– Every New York public school student could soon receive free…Emily CruzJanuary 14, 2025