How Philando Castile's mother helped pioneer Tim Walz's free school lunch program
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Valerie Castile's advocacy, rooted in her son's experience as a school nutrition supervisor, was pivotal in passing legislation providing free meals to all Minnesota students.
Philando Castile was passionately involved in reducing school lunch debt and ensured that all children received the nourishment they needed, combating food insecurity daily.
Advocates like Valerie Castile are optimistic that Minnesota’s policy can inspire similar legislation across the country, shining a light on vital issues of food security.
The efforts to combat school lunch debt and ensure free nutritious meals for children in Minnesota symbolize a larger movement towards addressing food insecurity nationwide.
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