Advocacy

The Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger will tap the individual and collective leadership of Mayors to take meaningful actions to end childhood hunger in cities nationwide. We are building a strong, nonpartisan cohort of national Mayoral champions for ending child hunger.

Michigan Mayors Advocate for Healthy School Meals For All in Their State

June 12, 2023

As the Michigan State Legislature deliberates on its budget, it is critically important to include healthy school meals for all that will ensure every public elementary and secondary student in the state has access to school breakfast and lunch at no cost. […]

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Wisconsin Mayors Support No-Cost School Meals for their State

May 30, 2023

As the Wisconsin State Legislature deliberates on its 2023-2025 biennial budget, it is critically important to include healthy school meals for all that will ensure every public elementary and secondary student in the state has access to school breakfast and lunch at no cost. […]

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Illinois Mayors Support Increasing Access to School Breakfast

March 24, 2023

Breakfast After the Bell is a proven method that ensures students receive the nutrition they need to start the day and succeed in school. […]

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Mayors Alliance Joins Joint Statement to Support SNAP

March 19, 2023

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), our nation’s most significant
anti-hunger program, promotes economic security, health, and well-being. […]

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Mayors Alliance Endorses Rep. McGovern’s New Bill to Permanently Increase Federal Reimbursement Level for School Meals

March 6, 2023

U.S. Representative James P. McGovern (D-MA) introduced legislation that would permanently increase the federal reimbursement level for school meals. […]

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