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 Mercy For Animals is proud to support this legislation, which removes outdated barriers to plant-based foods in schools and empowers districts to meet the growing demand for nutritious, culturally appropriate and sustainable meal options.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.
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