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  Children's Aid Society of New York initiated a program in 1853, serving meals to students attending the vocational school
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  Women's Educational and Industrial Union served hot lunches in September of that year to high schools which were under the supervision of the Boston School Committee.
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  The book was published by Robert Hunter on this year and shined a light on poverty and the plight of poverty-stricken families; it showed how malnourishment affected the youth of society
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  President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act, which provides an adequate lunch to all students.
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  Provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk.
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  Offers students the option of having a healthy meal in the summer whether they go to summer school or not.
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  Provides students with a healthy breakfast at a free or reduced price. Based on family income.
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  Provides schools and military bases fresh fruits and veggies so that they don't have to use their funds for that.
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  It focuses on providing healthier foods in schools, ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food, and helping kids become more physically active.
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  Provides more funding to schools and their lunch programs.
