Summary
In my opinion, the organizers of the Blessings in a Backpack program at the Milo Elementary School ("Milo school program keeps kids fed," BDN April 11-12) are well-intentioned in their efforts to tackle child hunger, however, the weekend menu of Pop Tarts, fruit snacks, juice boxes, instant oatmeal, applesauce, and Ramen noodles leaves much to be desired.
For starters, these foods are overprocessed, full of high fructose corn syrup and preservatives, their packaging contributes to the local landfill, and the money to buy the food goes out of state to giant corporations. These children are getting mixed messages: nutrition handouts and healthful recipes on the one hand and a Pop Tart on the other. This program is certainly a step in the right direction because no child in Maine should have to deal with hunger, but ideally it could strive to provide healthful locally grown food to its participants so that their bellies are appeased over the weekend and they grow up to be healthy adults.See the full content of this document
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