It is critical to understand the strategies school districts are implementing to make community eligibility a reality in their schools. Watch a FRAC webinar on ways to successfully implement CEP at lower eligibility levels. youtube.com/watch?v=XFZ419…

"Studies show that free lunch programs help to improve students’ health, learning and economic prospects. Yet the number of students who have access to these programs fell by 3M between July 2021 and 2022, according to a FRAC report." 891khol.org/jackson-commun…

Here in Minnesota, school breakfast and lunch aren’t just free, they’re also nutrient-packed.   And through our Farm to School program, we just awarded over $1 million in grants to make it easier for schools to provide meals with Minnesota-grown and -raised ingredients.

Today is #WorldHungerDay, which highlights global efforts to end hunger for good. FNS’s mission is to increase food security through programs like #WIC, SNAP, and the National School Lunch Program and provide access to a healthy diet. Learn more fns.usda.gov/programs

Food truck starts Thursday, June 20! Kids 18 and under can eat free at one of the 5 food truck sites. Meals must be eaten onsite. For menu: SPPS.org/summermeals @spps_news @saintpaulparks City of Saint Paul @stpaulpubliclibrary @ramseycountymn #summermealsmn #freemealsforkids

It’s time for back to school training! Every year we gather to learn, refresh, and reset for the new school year so our staff can all be at their best when students walk through the door. It’s a great time, and we can’t wait to see them all again. 🫶Saint Paul Public Schools #schoolnutrition

Now is the time for free school meals for ALL students across ALL states.

Stay up to date on #schoolmeals4all with Food Research & Action Center website. It includes a map of states passing and introducing legislation, and information on state campaigns. ♥️ Spread the love today and share why you raise your hand for#SchoolMeals4All! freeschoolmealsforall.org

"The findings in USDA’s report highlight the need to make significant investments in and expand proven programs like SNAP, healthy #schoolmeals4all, and the #childtaxcredit, "said FRAC's Interim President Crystal FitzSimons agriculture.com/number-of-food…

In Minnesota, our students are getting the food they need to fuel their busy days, no questions asked and at no cost to families. This is how we’re making Minnesota the best state for kids.

DYK? By providing healthy #schoolmeals4all students, we can eliminate #schoolmeal debt and the #schoollunch shaming that can stem from it. #LastWeekTonight freeschoolmealsforall.org

#Schoolmeals are just as important to academic success as textbooks, technology, & transportation.  Tell your members of Congress we need nationwide free #schoolmeals4all!  #LastWeekTonight freeschoolmealsforall.org

Healthy #SchoolsMeals4All is gaining momentum across the country. Join FRAC tomorrow for a webinar w/ an overview of the Healthy School Meals for All, including the research supporting the policy, lessons learned, and bills introduced in Congress. frac.peachnewmedia.com/store/seminar/…

Join FRAC today at 3 pm, for a webinar for an overview of the Healthy School Meals for All movement, including the research supporting the policy, lessons learned from implementing states, and bills introduced in Congress to expand school meals. frac.peachnewmedia.com/store/seminar/…

"Once you see what it looks like to help kids, you kind of can't unring that bell. In fact, you should keep ringing it so 🧡🧡🧡🧡ing hard, the rope comes off in your hands. Because we have the power to ensure that no kid in this country is hungry when school gets dismissed."

"Why are you paying for lunches when the state's paying for lunches?" said Jessica Jeurissen. fox9.com/news/universal…

Shout Out to Hunger-Free Schools Minnesota and Hunger Solutions for being #SchoolLunchChampions! Their dedication to children’s health and wellbeing has ensured that students across Minnesota have access to the nutritious school breakfasts and lunches needed to learn and succeed!

It's simple: when kids are hungry, they can't learn. There's no place for hunger or shame in our classrooms. And that's why we made school meals free for all students in Minnesota. #SchoolMealsForAll #FeedTheKids

did you hear that? 150 million school meals! a GIANT thank you to all who helped make this possible – advocates, legislators, teachers, principals, parents, students, and of course, the nutrition staff doing to work day in and day out!

📢 "The universal school meals program is well worth it!" 📢