Feeding kids

Sometimes all a kid needs is a meal. We can give it to them. [National Education Association](   [EdAction logo]( Hi {NAME}, My name is TJ and I am a food service worker in Virginia. It’s my job to feed kids when they’re at school and I’ve seen firsthand how free school meals can be a game-changer. When one of my kids (I call them my "lunch babies") comes through the lunch line a second time and asks for more, oh you know I’m hoppin’ to get them more. I never want to tell them "no.” Sometimes this is the last meal they’ll eat that day. I think universal free school meals is one of the most important issues that’s driving my vote this election. [Will you join me and pledge to be a public education voter? NEA is looking to get educators and public school supporters engaged in this election, to show up at the polls and vote for what our students need, like free school meals.]( [Add Your Name ➤]( Every candidate running for office, from school board to the White House, should care about feeding kids and making sure they have everything they need to be successful at school. We’ve made so much progress feeding students because we fought for it, and because the Biden Administration listened to us. Today, 5 million more students now have access to free school meals because the Biden administration acted. But, that’s not enough. That’s why we’re pushing for universal free school meals—to end child hunger and so food servers like me never have to say “no” when a student asks for more. [Please join me and pledge to be a public education voter so we can make universal school meals a reality nationwide.]( From academic struggles to behavior issues, sometimes all a kid needs to concentrate is a meal. But unfortunately, too many kids are hungry. Free, nutritious meals are lifechanging for students—and for their parents who don’t have to worry about packing a lunch. Thank you for listening to me, and, hopefully, for getting involved. [Talisa Jones] In solidarity, Talisa Jones (“TJ”) Food Service Worker & NEA Member Virginia   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( © 2024 NEA 1201 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 United States   This email was sent to: {EMAIL}   You are signed up for NEA EdAction, online and in‑person actions to build great public schools for every student.   To stop receiving emails, please [unsubscribe]( or [manage your email subscriptions](.   [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions](   [Unsubscribe]( [Manage Subscriptions]( [NEA Action Center](