Members of Congress are prioritizing profits over healthy school meals, and for the first time in history are letting lobbyists tamper with one of the nation’s key child nutrition programs.
Hunger Awareness Month: Get the facts on U.S. childhood hunger
By Just Harvest on June 11, 2014 in Blog, Child Nutrition, Commentary, Community Eligibility Provision
Today, courtesy of Share Our Strength, we have a fantastic infographic on childhood hunger. It tells you everything you need to know about how we’re failing our nation’s low-income children – kids who are suffering through no fault of their own the outcomes of hunger.
Hunger Awareness Month: Community Eligibility Provisions can help schools end child hunger
By Rochelle Jackson on June 10, 2014 in Blog, Child Nutrition, Community Eligibility Provision, Get Involved
A new federal program is making it easier for schools in high poverty areas to enroll their students in free breakfast and lunch. If you’re a parent, teacher, school official, or concerned citizen, read on.