Join host, Naim Walcott, West Hampton Beach School Nutrition Director and President of the New York State School Nutrition Association, Caitlin Lazarsky, the newly appointed School Nutrition Director at Pine Bush and NYSNA past president, and Jessica Pino Goodspeed from Hunger Solutions New York as the focus on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) - its impact, stories, and challenges.

Caitlin shares her experience from her previous district, where CEP created a level playing field for all students, allowing significant reinvestment in the program. Jessica brings a unique perspective, discussing the statewide efforts to maximize participation in federal programs and the growth of CEP since its implementation.

The conversation delves into the complexities of CEP, highlighting its role in simplifying school lunch and breakfast programs and eliminating stigma associated with school meals in the hopes that one day all schools can provide equitable and accessible nutrition to all students.