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Over $1 Billion Cuts Threaten 28 Million Kids' Nutrition

6/18/2025

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Over $1 billion has been slashed from school lunch and food bank programs, jeopardizing the nutrition of 28 million children who depend on these meals. Advocacy groups sound the alarm, fearing that reduced access to fresh produce will not only harm children's health but also hurt local farmers, all while childhood diet-related illnesses continue to rise.

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Story summary

Over $1 billion has been slashed from school lunch and food bank programs, jeopardizing the nutrition of 28 million children who depend on these meals. Advocacy groups sound the alarm, fearing that reduced access to fresh produce will not only harm children's health but also hurt local farmers, all while childhood diet-related illnesses continue to rise.