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    Mini Plenary: Healthy School Meals for All Evaluation Results: What we have learned from the first years of implementation

    Monday, May 5, 2025
    10:25 AM – 11:15 AM East Coast USA Time
    What can we learn from Healthy School Meals for All policies at the state-level and how are states going beyond free meals to ensure higher-quality meals and experiences for all students? Eight states have implemented these transformative policies and have powerful evidence of the effect on childhood hunger. In this session, speakers will share the positive impact of Healthy School Meals for All policies on students, cafeteria culture, families, meal quality, and school nutrition professionals. Discussion will include new policy ideas for eliminating barriers to fresh and local school meals, addressing nationwide issues such as workforce shortages, workforce development, outdated kitchen facilities, ultra-processed foods, food waste, and limited time for students to eat.