RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Advocates are working to pass a bill in the General Assembly that would provide free breakfast for all Virginia public school students, as 43% of students are not guaranteed one at their schools.
As part of National Nutrition Month and last week’s National School Breakfast Week, the American Heart Association is working to allow all students the option to eat a free, nutritious breakfast to start their day.
Emily Moore, who is a part of the American Heart Association and a University of Virginia student, and advocate Vanessa Agyei, are working with the General Assembly to ensure students are fed…