WTHI-TV: Push being made by an Illinois coalition to provide free meals to all students in the state

Written By Claire Salzman

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — A statewide coalition in Illinois is calling on the government to fund meals for all Illinois students.

Healthy School Meals for All Kids called on the General Assembly to provide $209 million dollars in the 2025 budget, that will go towards breakfast and lunch meals.

More than 315,000 children in Illinois experience food insecurity.

When students have free healthy school meals it improves their overall health, well-being, and academic performance.

Claire Salzman
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