https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t en-us 2021-09-24 13:57:26 UTC 2021-09-24 15:01:07 UTC hello@padlet.com allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765811551 While reading this article I was thinking "If schools can provide free food to all students during the pandemic, at what point are they going to end the program and tell kids no?". 
One school stated that by including all students it saves them time from doing the paperwork that distinguishes which children are eligible or not.]]> 2021-09-24 14:23:44 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765811551 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765827508 Although this study is from 2005 so it may not be completely relevant, it does say that that children from food-insecure and marginally secure households receive a larger proportion of their food and nutrient intakes at school than do children from highly secure households. To me this means that children whose families have less money typically rely on the food they receive at school to feed them.]]> 2021-09-24 14:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765827508 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765840686 Prior to the pandemic, students had to meet specific criteria to be eligible for free lunch. Households whose annual income fell within 130 percent of the federal poverty threshold were eligible for free meals, while those that made between 130 and 185 percent of the federal poverty threshold received discounted ones. Students just above that margin were not considered eligible even if they were still struggling to make ends meet. ]]> 2021-09-24 14:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765840686 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765846875 The article from thecounter.org stated that during the pandemic it was possible to allow waivers for all children even if they didn't meet the criteria, but lack of funding may mean schools will have to start charging students again.]]> 2021-09-24 14:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765846875 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765850024 What I am realizing now is schools need more support and funding on a federal level, giving ALL students the opportunities for free meals at ALL times, even after the pandemic.]]> 2021-09-24 14:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765850024 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765862182 This is an example of opinions from someone who does not support the free lunch programs, calling the parents who can not provide adequate lunches "lazy" and "feeding off the government." The author of this article may have had his lenses shaped by growing up in a wealthy or middle class environment, never being in a situation where food at home was scarce. (Just a theory)]]> 2021-09-24 14:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765862182 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765885160 California recently launched the universal school meal program for 2022-23, providing free meals to all student, regardless of income. Maine is set to adopt the program as well, and I am hoping all other states follow in their lead. ]]> 2021-09-24 14:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765885160 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765892933 This is an account of a student's hot lunch being taken away because the owed less than $10 of lunch money. The child's grandma said the district should "change their policy or find a different way other than embarrassing the kids."]]> 2021-09-24 14:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765892933 allisonwallace13 https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765912189 I strongly support a policy where all students can receive free meals, both breakfast and lunch when attending schools. I think the lenses that created by opinion on this topic came from being on the reduced lunch plan in middle school and high school, receiving lunches for only 25 cents a day. I know this helped my family out along with many other families. Our district was then funded to have free meals for everyone, which was a blessing to many families and students in the area. My perspective may be limited by not knowing the extent of government funding and budgets but I do know that food is essential and would overall help students not just eat a meal but focus in school and succeed academically as well.]]> 2021-09-24 15:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/allisonwallace13/7m03idwet6iz4u9t/wish/1765912189