As the prolonged U.S. government shutdown is set to lead to the November 1 suspension of food stamp benefits, the Los Angeles Unified School District is ramping up efforts to provide meals to students.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said at a Thursday news conference that supper meals will be made available to district students ages 1 through 18 at most district schools.
“The rumbling stomach of a child will prevent that child from learning. It is not humane; it is not compassionate, we will not stand by it,” Carvalho said…