Ed Trust-NY Releases Statement on New York's Plan to Provide $880 Million in Food Support to 2.1 Million Students
May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020
NEW YORK, May 13 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following statement by Executive Director Ian Rosenblum:
"New York's plan to provide $880 million in food assistance to approximately 2.1 million students from low-income backgrounds so their families can buy food at food stores and farmers markets will help stem the tide of food insecurity resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. By making participation automatic for eligible families, covering as many students from p . . .
"New York's plan to provide $880 million in food assistance to approximately 2.1 million students from low-income backgrounds so their families can buy food at food stores and farmers markets will help stem the tide of food insecurity resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. By making participation automatic for eligible families, covering as many students from p . . .