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As we enter this season of gratitude, it\u2019s the perfect time to recognize the incredible work happening in school cafeterias across Florida. While this season brings joy for many, a school break highlights the essential role school meals play in the life of many students. 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This season, we celebrate these hunger heroes and the passion they bring to their work. Their commitment reminds us all of the vital role school meals play in the fight against childhood hunger, and the importance of supporting programs that make school meals accessible to every student.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][nectar_video_player_self_hosted video_webm=”https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/florida\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Web4.mp4″ video_image=”13409″ el_width=”50″ el_aspect=”11″ align=”center” player_functionality=”default” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” advanced_gradient_display_type=”linear”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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