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End Hunger Now

Floor Speech

Date: Dec. 4, 2024
Location: Washington, DC

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Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, under the leadership of Food Service Director Kirsten Nelson, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District is proving that school meals can be local, nutritious, and delicious.

Last month, I joined school leaders, State and local officials, and food hub staff at Acton-Boxborough High School in my home State of Massachusetts to learn more about the nutritious meals being prepared for students using local produce.

With the support of Federal funding through the Farm to School Program, the district is utilizing nearby food hubs to purchase fruits and vegetables from local farmers. Our State's universal meal program has been key to improving school meal offerings and expanding access to local produce for all students.

I tried the curry cauliflower, and it was delicious. I talked with some of the students, who told me they have taught their parents recipes from school lunches.

This partnership should serve as inspiration for all of us to continue our work to improve school food, strengthen food systems, and end hunger now.

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