The time has come to recognize that food, how we produce it, process it, package it, sell it, cook it and eat it, is as important as any other issue.
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The federal government spends about $2.51 per child per day to feed them lunch. Out of that, you have to pay for labor, facilities, and administrative costs, leaving about a dollar for food. Imagine trying to feed yourself a nutritious meal every day with only a dollar. Very difficult.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the inadequate funding for children's nutrition, emphasizing the challenges of providing healthy meals on a limited budget.
In this quote, Jose Andres draws attention to the stark reality of government funding for children's school lunches, illustrating how meager financial support makes it extremely challenging to provide nutritious meals. By presenting the figure of $1 available for food, he encourages a reconsideration of how society prioritizes child welfare and nutrition, urging a collective responsibility towards improving food quality for children.
Themes
NutritionGovernmentChildrenLunchFundingFood
In practice
Example use cases
During a community meeting discussing school policies, this quote could be used to advocate for increased funding for children's nutrition programs.
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