The ask: Contact your legislators now and tell them to send Free School Meals to the Governor’s desk alongside the budget.

Why now

• The budget is moving. School Meals needs to move with it.

Why it matters

• No applications. No stigma. No kid going hungry in the classroom.
• Hungry kids can’t learn. This is an education issue as much as it’s a hunger issue.
• Michigan already ran this program. Codifying it makes it permanent and protected.

The politics are there

• The Governor’s office has made this a top priority. We need the legislature to match that energy and finish the job.
• All that’s missing is the final push from parents and community members like you.

The ask (specific)

• Call or email your state rep and senator this week.
• Tell them: Pass Free School Meals with the budget. Don’t leave for summer without getting this done.
• Takes 5 minutes. Makes a real difference for 1.4 million Michigan kids.