Child Nutrition

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It’s hard to learn when you’re hungry

Nutrition programs promote wellness and prepare students to learn.

Child nutrition programs are a key element in the fight against hunger among children.

Consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased since passage of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010.

Maintaining Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act nutrition standards is a key to student health and achievement.

Food service workers need ongoing professional development provided at no cost during regular, paid working hours.

Schools need updated kitchen equipment and infrastructure to serve healthy meals in a cost-effective way.

Take Action!

Support strong public schools by taking these actions today.

Co-sponsor the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act (H.R. 2651)

School food service workers serve millions of meals each day, providing healthy, nutritious foods that fuel students’ minds and bodies. Yet, many of these professionals don’t have access to the training they need for this important work. The Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act would help make training available that maximizes hands-on opportunities during regular, paid working hours.

Email members of the House of Representatives and ask them to cosponsor the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act.

Bills in Congress

HR 1886

Amend the Child Nutrition Act to provide grants for nutrition coordinators to oversee nutrition policies in local educational agencies

HR 2651

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify the availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel, and for other purposes