Chef Jaimee Pepe: “If a child is denied lunch because of money, this can cause a number of problems in that child’s world”

If I could inspire a movement it would be free lunch for school kids no matter their age or family income. I believe kids have no real concept of money. I don’t think they should be put in that situation. If a child is denied lunch because of money they usually do not understand why they are being denied lunch. This can cause a number of problems in that child’s world. He could be made fun of by his peers, punished by his parents for trying to get food because he was hungry and not getting the nutrients that child needs to learn is essential. My mom works in the school district and knows for certain that the meal she provides is most often the only guaranteed meal in that child’s day and life. School lunch should be free. Expecting children to have this responsibility…