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Presidential Proclamation: National School Lunch Week 2024

Original title: National School Lunch Week, 2024

October 11, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation outlines the current federal administration's policy priorities and ongoing initiatives regarding school nutrition and child food security.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

School nutrition professionals

These individuals are responsible for the planning, preparation, and service of school meals.

Students

Students are the recipients of the National School Lunch Program and the target of expanded free meal access initiatives.

Families

Families receive support through free or reduced-price meal programs and the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SUN Bucks) program.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 11, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

President Biden issued a proclamation designating October 13–19, 2024, as National School Lunch Week. The document highlights administration efforts to expand access to free school meals, modernize nutrition standards, and reduce child hunger by 2030.

Key Facts

President Biden proclaimed October 13–19, 2024, as National School Lunch Week.
The administration aims to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases by 2030.
The SUN Bucks (Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer) program was launched this year to assist 21 million children.
Over $10 billion in external commitments have been secured to address child hunger since the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.

Why It Matters

This proclamation outlines the current federal administration's policy priorities and ongoing initiatives regarding school nutrition and child food security.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of National School Lunch Week?

It is a designated week to recognize the importance of school lunches and to honor the school nutrition professionals who provide meals to over 30 million students daily.

What is the administration's goal regarding child hunger?

The administration has a national strategy to end hunger and reduce diet-related diseases by 2030, which includes expanding access to free school meals to nine million more children.

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Modernization of Thrifty Food Plan

The administration notes the first update to the Thrifty Food Plan since 1975, indicating a significant shift in how federal food assistance is calculated.

Joseph R. Biden Jr.