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Day of Action Was a Success
In case you missed it, Day of Action on Thursday, March 9, was a huge success! THANK YOU to everyone who participated in any way! You can see a summary of actions below. This does not include the countless social media posts. Day of Action Summary 118 Zoom...
Education Appropriations Committees
School Meals for All NC is asking the NC General Assembly to fund school meals for all in the budget this legislative session. The committees that oversee education appropriations in the House and Senate, as well as the chairs of the primary appropriations committees...
Ryan Mitchell’s Story
Ryan Mitchell knows that school meals for all can help students realize their potential. He is able to see how important school meals are to his second graders in Henderson County schools and believes all students in North Carolina should get the nourishment they need...
Leah Carper’s Story
Leah Carper will never forget the shame and embarrassment she felt when a high schooler called her out for not being able to afford a school meal. But she was rescued by a caring school nutrition professional and she will never forget that act of kindness. Hear her...
One Week Until Day of Action!
We are counting down the days until the Day of Action! We can build strong, resilient communities by making no-cost school meals available to all students. Join us from wherever you are on Thursday, March 9th to support school meals for all and educate NC...
NC House 2023-2024 Committee Assignments
Agriculture Chairs: Jimmy Dixon (Senior Chair), Jeffrey C. McNeely Vice Chairs: Karl E. Gillespie, Michael H. Wray Members: Eric Ager, Kelly M. Alexander, Jr., Jennifer Balkcom, John R. Bell, IV, William D. Brisson, Mark Brody, Kanika Brown, Tricia Ann Cotham, Jeffrey...
NC Senate 2023-2024 Committee Assignments
Agriculture, Energy, and Environment Chairs: Sens. Brent Jackson, Norman W. Sanderson, Lisa S. Barnes Members: Sens. Jim Burgin, David W. Craven, Jr., Michael Garrett, Lisa Grafstein, Bobby Hanig, Rachel Hunt, Steve Jarvis, Tom McInnis, Natalie S. Murdock, E.S. “Buck”...
NC General Assembly Deadlines and Important Dates
January 11 – Session convenes January 25 – Session reconvenes March 9 – Senate local bill filing deadline March 23 – House local bill filing deadline April 4 – Senate public bill filing deadline April 25 – House public bill filing deadline May 4 – Crossover Read more:...
ICYMI: Buffet of School Meals Resources
Catching Up on School Meals: For the past 2 years, all students have received school meals at no cost thanks to federal USDA waivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. But those waivers expired on June 30. What does this mean for school meals in North Carolina? In our FWIW...