Statement from Mercy For Animals on the Reintroduction of the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act

Frances Chrzan October 28, 2025

The following statement regarding the introduction of the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act may be attributed to Frances Chrzan, senior federal policy manager at Mercy For Animals:

“Mercy For Animals applauds Representative Velázquez and Representative Adams for championing the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act, a forward-thinking bill that places student health, equity and environmental responsibility at the forefront. Mercy For Animals is proud to support this legislation, which removes outdated barriers to plant-based foods in schools and empowers districts to meet the growing demand for nutritious, culturally appropriate and sustainable meal options. By helping schools shift toward more plant-based meals, the bill also reduces reliance on animal agriculture and spares countless animals a life of suffering in our food system.”— Frances Chrzan, senior federal policy manager, Mercy For Animals

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