Opinion: Canceling school lunch debt would have meaningful impact for children’s health
“Pandemic, epidemic – these words have become part of our everyday vocabulary in the light of COVID-19 over the past few years. However, we cannot forget the other illness that plagues our society, threatening the wellbeing and growth of our younger generations. Childhood obesity is an ever-growing problem that is affecting our communities, leading to chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure in adulthood. Children experiencing poverty are most at risk.”