Hunger Free Washington

Students do better when they have access to nutritious food. | Expanding access to #childnutrition programs to end childhood hunger in Washington State 🍎🥑🥕

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

"There are investments that accelerate learning and accelerate family security, and ultimately reduce child hunger and child poverty. This is probably the greatest thing [policy makers can do to] underwrite the success of young people and families."

👏👏https://t.co/hFsahBLQFd

[WA State OSPI @waOSPI]

NEWS RELEASE: Superintendent Reykdal Announces Proposal to Provide School Meals at No Cost to All Washington Students

Read: https://t.co/LOPHhKjNO3

#WAedu #WAleg

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

Come play July 12th at Jefferson Park from 11am-2pm for our Free Summer Meals Celebration! There will be free food, games, bounce houses, a petting zoo and more! Help spread the word about free summer meals available across King County for our youth! https://t.co/MmSElbTC8V

[UWKC AmeriCorps @uwkcamericorps]

Happy #FreeSummerMealsWeek and a special thanks to all of the staff, volunteers, and @AmeriCorpsVISTA members who ensure access to Free Summer Meals for kids and teens in our community ⛱️🫛🍒☀️

[UWKC AmeriCorps @uwkcamericorps]

This Summer Meals Week we're celebrating AmeriCorps members like Christine, who supports Mercy Housing Northwest in serving kiddos all summer long.

Her favorite part?

"Kids get a healthy, balanced lunch and snack while socializing with their friends in a fun environment!"

[WA State OSPI @waOSPI]

This school year, 330k students & their families are once again required to pay for meals or submit applications to determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.

More: https://t.co/739UzP87nm

#WAedu #WAleg #NoKidHungry

[WA State OSPI @waOSPI]

Working on it, Devin!

#WAedu #WAleg #NoKidHungry

[NPR @NPR]

The idea is simple: Pay for every child's meal and reach the kids who might go hungry because of missed paperwork or stigma.

Here's how advocates are pushing to keep the idea on the national agenda. https://t.co/DG8cqtN9gx

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

Have you heard the news? Superintendent Reykdal, @waOSPI, and Washington lawmakers have introduced a proposal to provide healthy school meals at no cost to all Washington students!

Check out this write-up by @UnitedWayKC:

https://t.co/WZnFrSqaBf

[No Kid Hungry @nokidhungry]

We know that kids who eat breakfast are more focused, score significantly higher on tests, and miss less days of school. This, in turn, means those kids are more likely to graduate. Just like pencils and books, food is an essential school supply.

[No Kid Hungry @nokidhungry]

Thank you to every single school meal worker who puts in the time, dedication and love to providing for students. We see you, we respect you and we appreciate you - keep making history!

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth to all! #schoolmealsforall #antihunger

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

Looking back on a successful #schoolbreakfastweek while highlighting Superintendent @chrisreykdal's message with @waOSPI. We loved celebrating our #breakfastchampions. Retweet and share what you did to celebrate #schoolbreakfast!

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

Celebrating our #BreakfastHero Hoquiam School District! Hoquiam has been operating #BreakfastAftertheBell in their elementary schools for years and is eager to implement more programs in the coming year! Thank You! #NSBW #Schoolbreakfast

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

@WestValley363 implemented Breakfast In the Classroom during COVID-19 and saw an increase in participation! Thank you #BreakfastChampion! #NSBW #BreakfastHero #SchoolBreakfast

[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

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[Hunger Free Washington @HungerFreeWA]

@MosesLakeSD celebrates #NSBW with First Responders! It's an annual tradition the district is excited to continue this year after a hiatus during the pandemic. Thank you #Breakfast #Champions! #NSBW22 #NSBW2022 #schoolbreakfast

[WA State OSPI @waOSPI]

A nutritious breakfast at the start of the day is a great way to ensure students are energized and ready to learn! #NSBW22 #WAedu

[Washington State Department of Health @WADeptHealth]

Today we released the updated COVID guidance for schools and child care providers in coordination with the end of Washington’s masking requirement March 12. Details : https://t.co/GAxgIdcPP1

[No Kid Hungry California @NoKidHungryCA]

Whether school breakfast is served in cafeterias, hallways, classrooms or sent home, it comes to you courtesy of the caped crusaders of your district’s school nutrition team. From one generation of heroes to the next. #NSBW22 #SchoolBreakfast #BreakfastHeroes

[Rise & Shine Illinois @RiseandShineIL]

Covid-19 slowed school breakfast participation, but it also exposed racial, financial, and geographic inequities in access to meals.

Learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on #schoolbreakfast with @fractweets School Breakfast Scorecard | https://t.co/QMf4rCzuSW

#EndChildHunger