STATEMENT: State of California awarded the 2022 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation

“We’re proud the state of California is being recognized with this prestigious award, a well-deserved acknowledgement of the collective commitment of many stakeholders to ensuring the next generation of Californians have the resources they need to reach their full potential. As Governor Newsom rightly points out, access to nutritious meals is critical to students’ ability to focus, learn and ultimately graduate, and California is leading the way with its transformative Meals for All initiative.”