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veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social
Highly recommend @pcrm.org "Universal Meals". Cruelty free, healthy, inexpensive, and inclusive.

www.pcrm.org/universalmeals
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July 10, 2026 at 11:04 PM
veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social
Excellent tip, tyvm.
And for those who want curated, nutritious, LOW COST, allergen free vegan meals:
www.pcrm.org/universalmeals
Universal Meals: Food Everyone Can Enjoy
Universal Meals makes it easy to offer delicious recipes that work for almost every type of diet.
www.pcrm.org
June 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social
For those interested in ethical, environmentally friendly, healthy, and CHEAP meals which can be scaled, @PCRM.org has a fantastic solution:
www.pcrm.org/universalmeals
Universal Meals: Food Everyone Can Enjoy
Universal Meals makes it easy to offer delicious recipes that work for almost every type of diet.
www.pcrm.org
May 6, 2026 at 7:46 PM
veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social
For those who are interested in cost effective, allergen free, cruelty free, scalable meals, @pcrm.org has a great guide with their "Universal Meal" program.
www.pcrm.org/universalmeals
Universal Meals: Food Everyone Can Enjoy
Universal Meals makes it easy to offer delicious recipes that work for almost every type of diet.
www.pcrm.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
citizenptnewsma.bsky.social
The millionaire's tax is transforming Lynn by funding essential school programs and local projects, proving that targeted investments can lead to significant community success.

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#LynnCityEssexCounty #MA #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #TransportationInvestments
Millionaire's tax credited with major Lynn budget wins for schools, transit and meals
State delegation members say the millionaire's tax — a 4% surtax on income over $1 million dedicated to education and transportation — funded millions in local projects, maintained universal school meals, and helped close local capital funding gaps.
citizenportal.ai
September 6, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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www.pcrm.org/universalmeals
Universal Meals: Food Everyone Can Enjoy
Universal Meals makes it easy to offer delicious recipes that work for almost every type of diet.
www.pcrm.org
August 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
Advocates from all corners of Seattle are rallying to ensure universal school meals remain on track, emphasizing that every child deserves access to nutritious food without barriers.

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#SeattleKingCounty #WA #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #ChildNutrition
Advocates flood committee with pleas to keep universal school meals, oppose means-testing
Dozens of parents, students, educators and nonprofits urged the select committee to retain universal school meals in the FEPP implementation plan and to reject amendments that would introduce means-testing or delay implementation.
citizenportal.ai
July 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
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Wisconsin board members are grappling with crucial decisions on voucher caps, school meal policies, and fiscal transparency—will their choices shape the future of education funding?

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#WI #UniversalMeals #FiscalTransparency #VoucherReform #CitizenPortal
Board weighs positions on WASB resolutions, signals preferences for several items
Board members reviewed 12 WASB resolutions and provided guidance for the district delegate on a range of issues, including opposing removal of voucher caps, supporting report‑card revisions and debating universal meals and fund distribution authority.
citizenportal.ai
January 14, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Connecticut advocates are rallying for free school meals for all students, but some officials warn it could come at the cost of essential services.

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#CT #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #ChildhoodFoodInsecurity #EducationFunding
Broad coalition urges free school meals while some officials warn funding would shift education dollars
Advocates from health groups, United Way and local food organizations urged the Appropriations Committee to fund HB 5144 to provide universal free school meals; at least one Bridgeport education official warned the bill’s current funding approach would cut school services and shift costs to districts.
citizenportal.ai
March 7, 2026 at 8:17 AM
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Wyoming schools are facing an $18 million funding gap for school meals, prompting a push for universal meal programs to ensure no child goes hungry.

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#WY #CitizenPortal #NutritionAccess #UniversalMeals #EducationFunding
Wyoming schools face roughly $18M school‑meal funding gap; committee weighs universal meals and other fixes
State staff told the committee that in 2023–24 Wyoming school districts spent about $58 million on school food service while receiving roughly $23 million in federal USDA reimbursements and $16 million from paid meals, leaving an $18 million gap that districts subsidize from local or general funds. The committee discussed options including staffing
citizenportal.ai
October 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Minnesota lawmakers are rallying for increased education funding, emphasizing that every child deserves access to meals that support their learning—because no student should go hungry in the classroom.

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#MN #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaEducation #EducationFunding
State Representatives advocate for universal school meals funding amid education challenges
Officials stress importance of funding universal meals to support children's education and well-being.
citizenportal.ai
April 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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The Poudre School District Board has taken a bold step by unanimously supporting the Healthy School Meals for All initiative, aiming to ensure every child in Colorado has access to nutritious meals.

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#CO #CitizenPortal #UniversalMeals #EducationEquity #StudentWellbeing
Poudre School District board unanimously backs Colorado Healthy School Meals for All (Proposition LL)
The Poudre School District Board of Education voted 7-0 to adopt a resolution supporting Colorado State Ballot Proposition LL, which would expand funding to ensure free healthy meals for all Colorado children; board members framed the measure as reducing stigma and supporting student learning.
citizenportal.ai
October 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Despite passionate pleas from parents and teachers for universal free meals, the Sheldon ISD Board has approved a modest lunch price increase for the 2026-2027 school year.

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#TX #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #TexasSchools #ChildNutrition #EducationAccess
Parents and teachers urge free meals as Sheldon ISD approves small lunch price increase, vote 6
After public comment urging free meals, the Sheldon ISD board approved a modest increase in above-meal prices for 2026'7; child nutrition staff cited TDA reserve guidance and a $2.4 million fund balance in explaining the increase.
citizenportal.ai
June 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
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North Carolina is proposing a groundbreaking $140 million plan to transform student nutrition for K-5 kids, ensuring every child has access to healthy meals that fuel their future!

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#NC #StudentWellbeing #NorthCarolinaSchools #CitizenPortal #UniversalMeals
North Carolina proposes $140 million for K-5 universal meals and improved nutrition
North Carolina seeks $140 million to enhance K-5 student nutrition and provide universal meals.
citizenportal.ai
February 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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The Foxboro School Committee is taking a stand for students by urging state lawmakers to secure essential funding for education, including universal free meals and increased special-education reimbursements.

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#FoxboroughNorfolkCounty #MA #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal
Foxboro committee signs joint letter urging state to preserve per‑pupil aid, increase special‑education reimbursement and fund universal meals
The committee approved a multi‑district letter to the state budget conference committee asking to keep a $160 per‑pupil minimum aid figure, retain the Foundation Budget Review Commission, increase circuit‑breaker special‑education reimbursement, and fully fund universal free school meals; vote recorded 4–0 with one recusal.
citizenportal.ai
June 27, 2026 at 2:32 AM
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Chair Jackie Wisman is rallying neighboring school committees to push for vital education funding changes in Massachusetts—will their voices be heard in the state budget?

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#MA #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #BudgetAccountability #EducationFunding
School committee authorizes chair to join regional letter urging state to protect school funding priorities
Chair Jackie Wisman was authorized to participate in a multi-district joint letter to the state budget conference committee seeking a $160 per-pupil minimum aid, a foundation-budget review commission, higher circuit-breaker funding, and universal free school meals.
citizenportal.ai
June 18, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Massachusetts is transforming education and childcare with funds from the 'fair share' tax, making universal free meals and community college a reality for many families!

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#MaldenCityMiddlesexCounty #MA #UniversalMeals #ChildcareSupport #EducationAffordability #CitizenPortal
Lewis: 'Fair share' funds used to expand free school meals, free community college and early-college programs
Senator Jason Lewis told the host that revenue from the 'fair share' (millionaires tax) is locked for education and transportation and is funding universal free school meals, free community college, expanded financial aid and early college programs; childcare supports were also discussed.
citizenportal.ai
December 26, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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Gilroy Unified School District just renewed its contract with Sodexo, ensuring free meals for every student while navigating potential federal reimbursement challenges!

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#CA #UniversalMeals #CitizenPortal #ChildNutrition #FoodWasteReduction
Gilroy Unified renews Sodexo contract as child‑nutrition program grows; USDA lawsuit flagged as risk
Board approved a one‑year renewal and CPI‑based amendment with Sodexo for 2026–27, while Sodexo outlined expanded universal lunch participation, farm‑to‑table plans and food‑waste reductions. Trustees were warned a pending USDA challenge could affect federal reimbursements for universal meals.
citizenportal.ai
May 10, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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California's latest budget discussions reveal a mix of challenges and opportunities for education funding, with potential benefits from the governor's new initiatives.

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#CA #UniversalMeals #LearningRecovery #BudgetFunding #CitizenPortal
Governor proposes funding increases for education while addressing district budget challenges
Governor's budget plan includes funding for Universal Meals and learning recovery grants
citizenportal.ai
March 17, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Vermont students and educators are rallying for $500,000 in funding to support vital food programs that connect classrooms to local farms and ensure universal meals for all.

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#VT #UniversalMeals #VermontSchools #FoodEducation #LocalEconomy #CitizenPortal
Students, educators and farmers ask Legislature to level-fund Farm to School and Local Food Incentive programs
Students, superintendents and food-service professionals urged the joint education committees to continue $500,000 base appropriations for the Farm to School grant program and the Local Food Incentive program and to maintain universal school meals, citing student health, local economic return, and increased local purchasing.
citizenportal.ai
January 14, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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Vermont's leaders are standing firm on universal school meals, revealing that this vital program costs less than 1% of the education budget—it's time to challenge the misconceptions!

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#VT #ChildNutrition #EducationFunding #CitizenPortal #UniversalMeals #VermontSchools
Vermont leaders defend universal school meals amid budget misconceptions
Vermont's universal school meals cost less than 1% of the education budget, countering mischaracterizations.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social
Vermont is on the brink of a significant change as lawmakers rally for a Universal School Meals Program to combat alarming child hunger statistics affecting 23,000 students.

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#VT #ChildHunger #CitizenPortal #UniversalMeals #VermontSchools #FoodInsecurity
Vermont lawmakers advocate for universal school meals to combat student food insecurity
Vermont's universal school meals program significantly supports food-insecure students, benefiting families and communities.
citizenportal.ai
January 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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The Senate Appropriations Committee has made a surprising $2.9 million cut to the Universal Meals program amid shifting enrollment forecasts.

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#VT #BudgetAccountability #VermontEducation #AdultEducation #CitizenPortal #UniversalMeals
School Board Plans $2.9 Million Reversion from Universal Meals Budget Amid Enrollment Changes
Universal Meals reverts $2.9 million due to updated budget estimates and carryover requests.
citizenportal.ai
January 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
veganspacemanspiff.bsky.social
Yup.
Here's a simple, cheap, healthy, and ETHICAL approach:
www.pcrm.org/universalmeals
Universal Meals: Food Everyone Can Enjoy
Universal Meals makes it easy to offer delicious recipes that work for almost every type of diet.
www.pcrm.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
senatedfl.bsky.social
During National School Lunch Week, we thank our school kitchen and lunchroom staff for their hard work and dedication to our student. #nationalschoollunchweek #universalmeals
Image: an elementary age child filling up a lunch tray in a cafeteria line. Senate DFL Majority Celebrates NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK Students learn better when they have full stomachs. That's why DFL-ers at the Minnesota Legislature passed Universal Free School Meals - breakfast and lunch - for all K-12 students. During National School Lunch Week, we thank our school kitchen and lunchroom staff for their hard work and dedication to our students.
October 17, 2024 at 7:15 PM