Sen. Richard
Blumenthal (D) says he'll be pushing
this week to extend the federally funded school lunch program, which is about
to expire.
"Kids deserve
these meals. They've been a lifesaver for many young people who have access to
nutritional meals through the schools and the expiration of the program, which
is set for the end of this month, will deprive them of the kind of nutrition
they need. That's why I will be fighting this week to extend that meal program,
" says Sen. Blumenthal.
Many families came to rely on two free meals a day during the pandemic.