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Early Attempts
Children's Aid Society of New York initiated a program in 1853, serving meals to students attending the vocational school -
Hot Lunches
Women's Educational and Industrial Union served hot lunches in September of that year to high schools which were under the supervision of the Boston School Committee. -
Hunter's Poverty
The book was published by Robert Hunter on this year and shined a light on poverty and the plight of poverty-stricken families; it showed how malnourishment affected the youth of society -
Birth of the program
President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act, which provides an adequate lunch to all students. -
Milk Program
Provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk. -
Summer Lunch Program
Offers students the option of having a healthy meal in the summer whether they go to summer school or not. -
Breakfast Program
Provides students with a healthy breakfast at a free or reduced price. Based on family income. -
Department of Defense Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program
Provides schools and military bases fresh fruits and veggies so that they don't have to use their funds for that. -
Let's Move! Program
It focuses on providing healthier foods in schools, ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food, and helping kids become more physically active. -
Hunger-Free Kids Act
Provides more funding to schools and their lunch programs.
