Auckland mayor Wayne Brown to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetings

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown will be cutting the lunches after being grilled about the council's big catering bill.

RNZ
Just called my #Congressmen #Knott, #Tillis and #Budd. Only Knott had someone I could talk to. Left #VMs for other two. Asked for statement on US Rep quoting Joseph Goebbels, ethics for a #President accepting gifts from #foreign #gov, about ethics of a #potus using crypto, #defunding #school #lunches but funding #military #parade. Person was nice and said "Well I haven't discussed those topics with the #Congressman, but I'll pass it along." Really? No one is talking about this shit?!?
This is an excellent policy, because many studies have shown that if children do not have sufficient food, they are unable to concentrate in class and it severely impacts their ability to learn and thus their life 🥗💐
#Queensland #qldpol
Premier #StevenMiles promises #free state primary school #lunches for every Queensland student if #Labor wins election https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/13/queensland-election-steven-miles-promises-free-primary-school-lunches?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Steven Miles bats away accusations of pinching policies from Greens ahead of Queensland polls opening

State premier announces free state primary school lunches at campaign launch after revealing plan for state-owned health clinics

The Guardian

Need a filling dinner that can also serve as a convenient lunch or meal prep recipe? This baked rigatoni is perfect any which way you use it. #dinners #lunches #recipes

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Baked Rigatoni | Little House Big Alaska

Every bite of this casserole is delicious combination of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish is the epitome of comfort

Little House Big Alaska
Pizza, plum cake and pickled red onion: how school lunches look across Europe

From pasta and pizza to mincemeat soup, nutritious meals are key to tackling childhood obesity and social exclusion

The Guardian
8 US states will offer #free school #breakfasts and #lunches to all #students starting this year. Lawmakers in other states are considering legislation to provide students with #freemeals. #Minnesota, #New Mexico, #Colorado, #Vermont, #Michigan, and #Massachusetts will join #California and Maine in offering free school meals this academic year. #Connecticut, #Pennsylvania and #Illinois have expanded their free school meals programs this year. #HungryChildren #poverty https://apnews.com/article/free-school-meals-0c927f491b2ee9d4ce7e04b44da79e51
Schoolkids in 8 states can now eat free school meals, advocates urge Congress for nationwide policy

When classes resume for kids in eight states, they won’t have to worry about where their next meals will be coming from because they’ll be free. Minnesota, New Mexico, Colorado, Vermont, Michigan, and Massachusetts will make school breakfasts and lunches permanently free to all students starting this academic year, regardless of family income. They’re following in the footsteps of California and Maine. Several other states are considering similar steps. And congressional supporters want to extend free meals to all kids nationwide. Experts have long said students learn better when they are well nourished.

AP News
https://www.yourtango.com/news/dad-called-pick-up-son-school-accidentally-packed-beer #school #lunches oops. What kid wouldn't like having liquid death as sparkling water. A can of beer would be pretty cool too. Would be an awesome trader.
A Dad Gets Called To Pick Up His Son From School Early After He Took Charge Of Packing His Kid's Lunch For The Day

Many people found the mix-up to be hilarious, and he is not the only Dad this has happened to!

YourTango
Call for free school lunches to be extended to more children

A group of health experts is urging the government to expand its free lunch scheme to more schools.

RNZ
This little piggy went to work to give you energy. Then said wee wee wee all the way home.
#lunches #househusband #bento