Nutrition

Office of Rep. Vargas

Jan 27, 20203 min read

The Greater Boston Food Bank honors Representative Andy X. Vargas as Public Advocate of the Year

BOSTON – Jan. 24, 2020 – The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored State...

Office of Rep. Vargas

Dec 8, 20191 min read

Rep. Vargas on WGBH Discussing Breakfast After The Bell Bill

After the House passed breakfast after the bell legislation filed by Rep. Vargas, he joined Erin McAleer, President of Project Bread on...

Office of Rep. Vargas

Nov 20, 20192 min read

Vargas’s “Breakfast After the Bell” Bill Passes Massachusetts House of Representatives Unanimously

Earlier today, the Massachusetts House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 591, An Act regarding breakfast after the bell....

Office of Rep. Vargas

Aug 20, 20191 min read

Haverhill Schools Will Now Offer Universal Free Breakfast & Lunch

It's official! Breakfast & lunch are free for all Haverhill Public Schools students. Thanks to the Community Eligible Provision— a...

Office of Rep. Vargas

Dec 22, 20183 min read

Time to end food insecurity among Mass. children

School meal policies can make a big difference The following op-ed originally appeared in Commonwealth Magazine. WITH THE HOLIDAY season...