Feb. 25, 2022
Congressman Jim McGovern has introduced two pieces of federal legislation -- the Level Up Nutrition for Children in Every School Act, or LUNCHES Act, and the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act -- that would increase funds for school meals and ease costs for school nutrition programs. "During the pandemic, it's been especially problematic with supply chain disruptions that have jacked up costs and labor shortages," said Diane Pratt-Heavner of the School Nutrition Association, which is supporting both bills. "So if we want schools to invest in more staff to be able to freshly prepare student meals, and invest in high-quality ingredients for school menus, we need to provide adequate funding."