Americans Like It, Congress Ended It: Free School Lunch For All
A cafeteria worker puts together sandwiches for free meals as part of Stamford Public Schools' "Grab and Go Meals for Kids" program, which is part of the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic on March 17, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption
A cafeteria worker puts together sandwiches for free meals as part of Stamford Public Schools' "Grab and Go Meals for Kids" program, which is part of the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic on March 17, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut.
John Moore/Getty ImagesNow, states are beginning to take up the mantle in order to revive the initiatve supported by super-majorities of Americans. Teachers, parents and students told NPR that the program makes a big difference in their lives.
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