School Meals Get a Makeover

The school year has officially begun, and many students will be surprised when they go through the lunch line. For the first time in 15 years, the United States Department of Agriculture is implementing an overhaul to school lunch guidelines. New nutrition standards set calorie limits based on grade level, reduce sodium levels, ban trans […]

“Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere”

When presidential hopeful Mitt Romney announced two weeks ago that Rep. Paul Ryan would be his running mate, Ryan said, “We look at one another’s success with pride, not resentment, because we know that as more Americans work hard, take risks, succeed, more people will prosper, more communities will benefit and individual lives will be improved… […]

SETTING THE TABLE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE

The Texas Hunger Initiative's Blog

Month: September 2012

School Meals Get a Makeover

“Injustice Anywhere Is a Threat to Justice Everywhere”