It is a cold fact that in the richest country in the world, one in six children go to bed hungry every night1.

Millions of American kids have relied on school breakfasts and lunches for a significant amount of their caloric intake2. Unfortunately, public schools across the country have had to cut back on summer meals in an effort to fight inflation, and federal waivers for school lunches expired in June 20223.

Days before the expiration President Joe Biden signed The Keep Kids Fed Act, providing temporary $0.40 increase in reimbursement, which is far from enough to cover a meal at some schools4.

Before its expiration the USDA’s federal waiver let all students eat for free regardless of their household’s income5.

Now, at least 10 million students have been denied access free meals6.

School meals are important to improving academic achievement, school attendance, and overall health7 Help us call on the federal government to extend support for school lunch waivers and keep our kids fed!