Alexandria's Act: Free Meals for All in Connecticut

Alexandria's Act: Free Meals for All in Connecticut

1:34 Mar 18, 2026
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Alexandria Ford, a sixth-grader, started sharing snacks with classmates who couldnt afford meals, inspiring a statewide push for free breakfast and lunch for all public school students in Connecticut. The bill aims to increase meal participation, reduce absenteeism, and improve grades, while also addressing outdated income thresholds that exclude some families. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42055aee07954823
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