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Council Member Rita Joseph honors Dr. Hazel Dukes and recognizes No Kid Hungry during National School Breakfast Week
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Council Member Rita Joseph delivers remarks honoring Dr. Hazel Dukes and recognizing No Kid Hungry's work during National School Breakfast Week. She emphasizes the importance of school breakfast programs in addressing food insecurity among students in New York City.
- Joseph highlights the critical role of school breakfast in ensuring children have the nutrition they need to learn and thrive.
- She stresses that food is a right, not a privilege, and commits to continuing efforts to ensure all children have access to healthy, nutritious meals.
- The council member expresses gratitude for No Kid Hungry's advocacy and impact in ending childhood hunger.
Rita Joseph
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Thank you majority leader.
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We also wanna take a moment to honor doctor Hazel Dukes.
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Thank you for all that you've done for New York City and for us as one of your children.
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Thank you, Majority Leader Farias.
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Earlier today, I was honored to recognize No Kid Hungry with a proclamation along count with council member Shaker and our speaker, AJne Adams.
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As we recognize National School Breakfast Week and celebrate the incredible work of No Kid Hungry, During the month of March, we shine a spotlight on School Breakfast Program, a critical resource that ensures millions of children start their day with the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
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Here in New York City, we know that food insecurity is an unfortunate reality for too many of our students.
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A hungry child cannot focus in classroom, and no child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from.
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That's why programs like school breakfast are essential.
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They not only fill empty stomachs, but also empower our youth with the foundation for success.
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And, we are deeply grateful to No Kid Hungry for their tireless advocacy and commitment to ending childhood hunger.
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Your work has really made a difference in the lives of so many children and families today.
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We are proud to recognize that impact.
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Together, we will continue fighting to ensure that every child in our city has access to healthy, nutritious meals.
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Because food is not a privilege, it is a right.
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Thank you and congratulations to No Kid Hungry on this well deserved recognition.
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Thank you, majority leader.