#HappeningNow Watch at an Early Childhood and Secondary Education Subcommittee hearing Committee Democrats support #summermeals programs.http://democrats-edworkforce.house.gov/
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In July 2016 alone, the Summer Food Service Program provided free, nutritious meals to 2.8 million children each day. We must strengthen the program so it can serve more students consistently throughout the year. https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/summer-food-service-program …
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@RepJaredPolis: “Not only does each site distribute nutritious food to low-income children, but they can also provide educational enrichment and recreational activities that keep children engaged, safe, and active members in the community."1 reply 0 retweets 1 likeShow this thread -
We must support childhood nutrition throughout the year, not just over the summer. That is why Democrats strongly oppose the House GOP Farm Bill, which cuts food assistance to families and threatens access to free school meals for 265,000 children. https://go.usa.gov/xUXwt
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Looking forward, Congress should focus on more meaningful opportunities to improve the summer meals programs so they can better serve millions of children who do not have consistent access to healthy food. To read more, click here: https://go.usa.gov/xUXfQ .
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