5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All

California, Maine, Colorado, Minnesota, and New Mexico are addressing child hunger and food insecurity by implementing no-cost school meal programs for all students. Several challenges, such as administrative burdens, rising meal debt, and stigma, burden low-income students. The benefits of providing free meals to all students include improved attendance, better academic performance, and reduced food insecurity among families.