To avoid all the argument(s) provide school meals to every student?

That much more affordable for parents one fewer barrier to having kids
it ensures all children are adequately fed.
Not such a bad idea maybe only elementary school age students? k5 (5 to 10 years of age)
And it provides incentive to attend school while allowing universal mealtime socialization.

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V00doo

In London, most boroughs, all kids are entitled to a free meal. It's fantastic considering where I work, as thats the only meal some would get.

exchrist · 36-40

@V00doo is that in school or just anywhere?

V00doo

@exchrist schools. Some food establishments offer it too, or highly discounted during school holidays

FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F

Some cities in my state do it, it’s costly so it’s usually the bigger cities.
Where I live it’s much smaller and people just pack a lunch or use the cafeteria

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

I teach in a school where every kid gets free food . The waste is unbelievable. Half of it goes straight into the garbage bc the kids buy takis and sugar water w their money .

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exchrist · 36-40

@AthrillatheHunt how can we encourage the young to consume fresh fruit and vegetables? Thats one approach its cheaper too. Gardening incentives? Food credits? Idk tax breaks?

AthrillatheHunt · 51-55, M

@exchrist Michelle O wanted people to grow their own. It went as well as when Bloomberg tried it (getting people to change habits ).

exchrist · 36-40

@AthrillatheHunt something needs to change

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

It is an excellent idea, especially for the youngest kids.

tobynshorty · 51-55, F

Pay for all students. We have tax dollars to pay for food.

exchrist · 36-40

@tobynshorty agree feed our kids stop bombing other people’s kids

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