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Congress must ensure access to healthy school meals for all

Move the Nutrition Equity Act Forward.

The Nutrition Equity Amendment Act of 2021 will address inequities in access to healthy, affordable food and drinks in Washington, DC. In order for the bill to move forward, it needs to have a hearing in the Committee on Business and Economic Development. Email the committee chair, Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, to ask him to hold the next hearing to advance this critical legislation.

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Beyond the Curve: Dr. Peter Lurie's COVID-19 Blog

Don’t Take Away Free School Meals for All Students

Congress is taking up Child Nutrition Reauthorization—legislation that will impact 30 million children who receive breakfast and lunch from school. We must ensure school meals remain free for all students. Please take action today.

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Statement of CSPI Deputy Director of Federal Affairs Colin Schwartz 
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Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest

Urge Governor Newsom to Support Healthy School Meals

Ask Governor Newsom to ensure that California children continue to receive healthy, nutritious school meals at no cost.

Ask Congress to Pass the School Food Modernization Act

Congress is taking up Child Nutrition Reauthorization—legislation that impacts the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program—this year. We must ensure school nutrition programs have sufficient equipment and training to provide healthy meals to students.

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Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
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Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
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Venn diagram illustrating overlapping asks for USDA, the State agency, the school district, and the community.