We all know how important it is to take the time to properly nourish yourself, not only with the food you eat, but also time to take a break during a long work day. The same is true for our kids. They need a break too.

Unfortunately, most kids barely have time to get through the lunch line, let alone finish eating their food. I know this first hand, having spent a year in the cafeteria as the Farm to School Coordinator.  Having a sufficient amount of time to eat lunch at the right time of day (not at 9 or 10 in the morning) would be a big improvement. I watched so much food being thrown away because there wasn’t enough time to finish eating before recess. Lunch is more than a time to refuel with a healthy meal—it’s also an opportunity for students to tend to their physical and mental well being during a long day at school. The same logic applies whether the students are in the classroom or remote learning due to COVID.

Legislation introduced by Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) would provide schools with best practices for scheduling lunch and recess to ensure that students have enough time for lunch.

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