On Thursday, February 26, State Representative Andy Vargas, State Senator Sal DiDomenico, Project Bread, and the Feed Kids Coalition will host a celebratory panel discussion, “Full Bellies, Full Days: A Celebration of Feeding Kids,” at the Massachusetts State House marking the Feed Kids Coalition’s 5th anniversary and showcasing the success of Massachusetts’ permanent School Meals for All program.
Massachusetts is the 8th state in the nation to permanently establish free school meals for all K–12 students, cementing a historic investment in child well-being and educational equity, and this panel will highlight the transformative impact of universal free school meals on students, families, schools, and communities across the Commonwealth while reflecting on the progress made, lessons learned, and the continued importance of protecting and strengthening this landmark policy.
