School lunch programs in Wisconsin got some attention this week, when Governor Tony Evers met with Holmen High School staffers about offering free breakfast and lunch to students. The nutrition service director for the Holmen Schools, Mike Gasper, supports the idea of the government paying for school meals.
“These kids struggle when they’re hungry,” says Gasper. “Honestly, if you really want to break the cycle of poverty, they have to do well in school. If they’re not eating, they’re not going to do well in school.”
Mike Gasper (far right) was among the people who spoke with Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers in the kitchen at Holmen High School during the governor’s visit on Mar. 13th, 2023