ICYMI: PIX11, Long Island Herald: Long Island Congresswoman Backing Food Assistance Program For Schools

VALLEY STREAM, NY- In case you missed it, PX11 and the Long Island Herald reported on Congresswoman Laura Gillen's introduction of the Feed Hungry Kids Act.

The bipartisan legislation, which Gillen is leading alongside Rep. Valadao (R-CA), would expand access to free school meals for students nationwide.

"As a mother of four children, it is painful for me to think of any child having to come to school hungry and spend the day hungry, yearning for something to eat," said Rep. Gillen. "Every one of America's students and children deserves a good education that sets them up for a successful life, regardless of their background or their zip code. Students cannot, however, reach their full academic potential on an empty stomach."

PIX11: Long Island Congresswoman Backing Food Assistance Program For Schools

Long Island Herald: Laura Gillen visits Valley Stream school to support 'Feed Hungry Kids Act':

"Gillen emphasized that the legislation is designed to provide steady funding and stability so that schools can continue to feed students without disruption. Gillen said that proposals have since emerged in Congress to reverse that change and even raise the threshold as high as 60 percent, which would significantly reduce access to free meals."

"The 'Feed Hungry Kids Act' seeks to codify the 25 percent threshold into law so schools do not have to worry about losing eligibility. The bill has received support from both Island Harvest and Long Island Cares, two of the region's largest food banks. Gillen emphasized that the legislation is designed to provide steady funding and stability so that schools can continue to feed students without disruption."

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