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Marianne Weant, Dr.Ph. In addition to my job at the North Carolina Alliance for Health, I’m also a mom of six kids, all of whom are in North Carolina public schools and regularly eat school meals. A couple of weeks ago, when Wake County Public Schools raised their...
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Alecia Sanders, Project and Partnerships ManagerNorth Carolina Alliance for Health When we think about what helps students succeed in school, we often point to teachers, curriculum, or resources in the classroom. But there’s another group of professionals who shape...
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The School Meals for All NC Leadership Team is deeply saddened by the passing of Chester Williams, founder and CEO of A Better Chance, A Better Community (ABC2), and a cherished leader, partner, and friend to our coalition. For the past three years, ABC2 has been a...
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September 9, 2025 We expect children to sit still, focus, behave, and learn while their stomachs are growling. As adults, we know how hard it is to concentrate when we’re hungry, yet we expect children to do just that. Hunger impacts our emotions, concentration, and...
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May 14, 2025 Katie Dawkins, NCAH Communications Manager May is National Mental Health Awareness Month What if one of the most effective ways to support student mental health was already in the cafeteria? Access to nutritious food is essential for growing bodies—but...
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From Abby Emanuelson, executive director of the NC Alliance for Health; part of the statewide, nonpartisan School Meals for All Coalition NC: “We are grateful to Governor Stein for making school meals a priority in his recommended budget. The $85 million allocated to...
