Survey finds school meal debt rising in New York News 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 News 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 EditorialsNews 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 News ‘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 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