The push to undo important legislation aimed at keeping children safe in school—we have something to say about that. Speaking for Mid-MN Legal Aid is Supervising Attorney Maren Hulden.

"I was crying when I found out that they finally passed it. I didn’t just go and testify for my own kids. I testified for every kid who could benefit," Lightfeather said. Schoolkids in Minnesota, 7 other states, can now eat free school meals. fox9.com/news/schoolkid…

Legal Aid is part of the #SolutionsNotSuspensions coalition. We support and applaud #MNLeg efforts to keep kids safe in schools by restricting use of restraints. Please read. solutionsnotsuspensions.org/restraintsinsc…

It’s official: Kids are back in the classroom, and we’re making sure every one has access to free school meals. mprnews.org/story/2023/03/…

Today’s Star Tribune features our editorial “School resource officers can do their jobs just as well without the use of dangerous restraints.” strib.gift/9cbyicbk8

For the first time in our state's history, students in Minnesota will have access to free school meals. Period. No questions asked. We’re making sure families like mine feel supported knowing that breakfast and lunch will be one less thing to worry about. m.startribune.com/the-extra-help…

Thank you KSTP for posting the entire news conference of coalition partners SolutionNoSuspension EdAllies who deftly articulated why #MNLeg made changes to protect students from restraints even jails and prisons are prohibited from using. H/t Jessica Webster kstp.com/kstp-news/top-…

It’s not okay to split students into the “haves” and “have nots.”  We’re feeding our children – and saving families thousands of dollars a year. It’s that simple. startribune.com/the-extra-help…

🔥ORGANIZING NEWS🔥 After years of organizing, we are thrilled that the workers of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid are forming a union with us at AFSCME Council 5! An overwhelming majority of workers - from every office, unit, and job category - support this effort. #afscme #1u #union

#FoodIsMedicine! If you recently lost your SNAP benefits, #LegalAid might be able to help you get them back. Let our Benefits team (pictured) know if you have a disability, illness, are living in a shelter or are unhoused. Call 1-800-292-4150. Spread the word!

We’re launching a summer EBT program to help families purchase food during the summer months – making sure an estimated 400,000 kids stay full all summer and ready to learn come fall.

2024 so far: ✅Strengthened voting rights ✅Banned book bans ✅Eliminated junk fees ✅Expanded access to child care ✅Over 5,000 new pre-k seats (!) ✅Naz Reid ✅New literacy programs ✅Summer meals for kids

✅Enhanced paid family and medical leave ✅New protections from medical debt ✅Advanced Child Tax Credit payments, putting money in pockets faster

Thank you for supporting our colleague Davis Moturi by giving what you can or sharing this link. 🙏 gofundme.com/f/daviss-recov…

"People need to know that they're not alone in their struggles against hunger," says antonio carlos brito Bhatti. "Tens of millions across the country are in the same situation." salon.com/2024/10/12/mor…

Thank you, John Croman ! Really grateful for the stories, the care, and your craft.

Minnesota is the first state to offer advance payments on our Child Tax Credit.   We put over $562 million into the pockets of Minnesota families this year, and this new option will increase financial freedom and ensure families have the support they need all year long.