Georgia opts out of tens of millions in federal food assistance to reduce child hunger. Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia has chosen not to participate in a program to reduce child hunger during summer. This decision is quite significant, especially when we consider the statistics;
- 64% of Georgia public school students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
- More than 1 million children in the state could have benefited from the proposed program by USDA.
- $138 million in benefits could have been directed toward Georgia families to provide relief during the summer.
How can we address child nutrition and hunger, particularly when school meals are unavailable? It also highlights the challenge of ensuring every child can access nutritious food.
How do you think communities and leaders can better support child nutrition during these out-of-school periods?
