The answer seems to be political in-fighting, money and power. In Congress, within the School Nutrition Association and in boardrooms across the country, the debate continues on whether or not to uphold or roll back the gains made since the passage of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act. So far, the in-fighting has led to nothing but inaction.
But now for the good: Despite the congressional delay, there has been a surge of grass-roots support for healthy school food, with chefs, advocates, nutrition services directors and government officials all over the country working to protect the health of our nation’s children. As the holiday season is upon us and as we think about giving back, being grateful, giving gifts, the holiday spirit and donating to our favorite nonprofits, I want to focus on this good. I want to take a moment and reflect on the groups doing work that makes me hopeful we’ll eventually have a strong Child Nutrition Reauthorization...
Read the rest of the blogpost: “My Holiday Wish for America’s School Children” (U.S. News & World Report)
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