Assembly and Senate want universal school meals in New York
Universal meals in New York schools is being advanced this week by state lawmakers who…
Emily CruzMarch 16, 2023
Lawmakers, schools to call on Gov. Hochul to add funding for Healthy School Meals for All
ALBANY, N.Y. (News 12 Westchester)– Lawmakers, school administrators, parents and teachers will call on Gov.…
Emily CruzMarch 16, 2023
Hinchey touts free school meals, tax relief measures added to state Senate budget
Measures championed by Saugerties state Sen. Michelle Hinchey have found their way into the Senate’s…
Emily CruzMarch 16, 2023
Recent Survey Reveals School Meal Debt On the Rise in New York
Debt of any kind can have tremendously negative effects on any individual or institution, and…
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
Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition Applauds Funding for Universal Free School Meals in Assembly and Senate One-House Bills
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Healthy School Meals for All NY Kids Coalition – a group…
Jessica Pino-GoodspeedMarch 14, 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