School Lunch Programs

House Republicans Want to Ban Universal Free School Lunches

House Republicans want to ban universal free school lunches – let that sink in for a moment. The sheer audacity and heartlessness displayed by these politicians is truly staggering. In a world where basic human decency should prevail, they are actively working to ensure that hungry children are denied access to a meal while they are at school. It’s incomprehensible how anyone could justify such a cruel and callous decision. But then again, when we look at the broader scope of the Republican Party’s agenda, perhaps it’s not so shocking after all.

The Republican Party’s priorities seem to lie in protecting the wealthy and privileged at all costs, even if it means sacrificing the well-being of our most vulnerable citizens – our children.… Continue reading

House Republicans Want to Ban Universal Free School Lunches

House Republicans Want to Ban Universal Free School Lunches

Growing up poor, school lunches were my lifeline, sometimes my only meal of the day. So, when I hear that House Republicans want to ban universal free school lunches, it strikes a chord deep within me. The idea of taking away something as basic as a meal from children who might not have another option is not only cruel but downright inhumane.

The Republican war on education seems to know no bounds. Instead of investing in our future by ensuring that all children have access to essentials like food, they are actively working to strip away the rights of our most vulnerable population.… Continue reading