UW Study links free school meals to lower rates of high blood pressure “High blood pressure is an important public health problem that isn’t studied as much on a population level as obesity,” said Anna Localio

School lunch programs that serve all students can also protect their hearts. 🍎💜 A new UW study finds universal free meals were linked to a 10.8% net drop in student blood pressure over five years! Read more at https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg

#healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals #

New UW research: Schools offering universal free meals see fewer students with high blood pressure — a 2.7% drop and 10.8% lower after 5 years. Evidence that meal policies improve child health! Read more: https://loom.ly/xGsvBqg

#schoolpolicies #healthpolicy #universalschoolmeals

This October, we celebrate National School Lunch Week! In this year's budget, we are proud to have secured funding for universal school meals to better ensure no kid goes hungry and that every student in our state has access to free nutritious meals #universalschoolmeals

In 2024, nearly two-thirds of students enjoyed free lunch at school, thanks to #UniversalSchoolMeals. Thousands more kids are nourished, focused, and ready to thrive. Did you know that students receive 40–70% of their nutrition from school meals #SchoolMealsforAll

By providing meals to all students, we can improve educational outcomes and reduce disciplinary issues associated with hunger. We must prioritize student wellbeing and academic success. #UniversalSchoolMeals #Education #Nutrition
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If countries like Finland, France, and Japan can serve fresh, healthy school meals to every child—why can’t we?

No income test. No red tape. Just smart policy that feeds kids and fuels learning.

It’s time the U.S. caught up.
#UniversalSchoolMeals #FoodIsFuel

Ten Cents a Meal for Michigan's Kids & Farms 10 Cents A Meal Michgan is a successful pilot program that provides Michigan schools with an incentive match up to 10 cents per meal for local produce, improves daily nutrition and eating habits for s...

A4, con't: #Michigan 's $0.10/meal program helps incentivize schools to purchase local produce (www.tencentsmichigan.org), which helps school meals be healthier. I was proud to vote for universal school meals in each of our last two state budgets! #NPHWChat #NPHW #UniversalSchoolMeals #TenCentsAMeal

Wary of federal cuts, advocates again push for free school lunch in Rhode Island - The Boston Globe In neighboring Massachusetts and seven other states, students get school meals for free. But the expensive legislation has repeatedly failed to pass in Rhode Island.

Advocates in RI are pushing for free school lunch. In MA, we've seen great success since making #universalschoolmeals permanent in 2023. “We’re seeing the benefits of that in the classroom,” said Jennifer Lemmerman, our Chief Policy Officer. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/20/m...

Thanks to #rhodeislandfoodbank, Rep Abney and Senator DiPalma for continuing to highlight the high, and unacceptable, levels of food insecurity in our state and sharing policies that can tackle the issue. #universalschoolmeals

MA is 1 of 8 states that have implemented #UniversalSchoolMeals, ensuring that all students can eat healthy food regardless of their family's income. We've seen tremendous results since leading the Feed Kids Coalition to make School Meals for All permanent in the state.

Screenshot of webinar shows Joe Stephenshaw and bullet points about California For All Kids milestones

In our state, we value a California for All Kids. Dir. of Finance Joe Stephenshaw shares some milestones, including #UniversalSchoolMeals at schools.

Nutrition is a key driver of children's health. All kids deserve to be fed. Thank you #SchoolMealsForAll champions! #CABudget @governor.ca.gov

School snack fundraising in Aliquippa Elementary, PPS Some Western Pennsylvania teachers are raising money through DonorsChoose to get snacks for their kids to help fuel learning.

Teachers should not have to fundraise to feed kids in public schools - it’s far past time for #UniversalSchoolMeals in PA schools.
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