The following statement regarding the New York Inclusive School Meals Coalition’s call for $10 million in state funding to expand access to plant-based, kosher, and halal school meals may be attributed to Alex Cerussi, Senior Manager of Government Affairs & Public Policy at Mercy For Animals:
To fully realize the promise of Universal Free School Meals, we need to ensure every student feels seen and nourished at lunch time. Offering plant-based, kosher, and halal options ensures we honor students’ individual needs, preferences, and traditions. In some instances, providing wholesome plant-based meals can offer a versatile way to meet multiple dietary needs and religious traditions all at once.
— Alex Cerussi, Senior Manager of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Mercy For Animals
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