Yesterday New York
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that a comprehensive 5 point plan to end
childhood hunger would be part of his 2018 State of the State package. The
Governor’s “No Student Goes Hungry Program” includes requiring breakfast after
the bell for schools in which 70% of the students qualify for free and reduced
price meals. The state will provide $7 million in capital funds for
technical assistance and equipment needed to expand breakfast in 1400
schools. See https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-unveils-15th-proposal-2018-state-state-launch-comprehensive-no-student-goes
Statewide advocacy
wins like this are at the core of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign strategy. They reinforce that
concrete, dramatic and measurable progress is possible, even in the context of
the national political environment characterized by division and dysfunction.
Another leader whose accomplishments have been extraordinary is Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe. This recent
Washington Post retrospective on her work includes her efforts on childhood
hunger. https://goo.gl/4oPK9c
Have a great holiday weekend and New Year. Thanks as
always for your support and friendship, and for all it makes possible.
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