You know, it was a program that started up, expanded during COVID with federal funds and we just saw the impact, the positive impact that it had on children and families. And so We found a way to make [Universal School Meals] a program that we could keep here in Vermont. And you know, one of the theme, another theme that I hear with families across the state is their struggle to have good, high quality food. (17:02–17:07)
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