I am writing you today on behalf of bill HR 5003 by Bobby Scott, which will expand the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to colleges. Being a University of Houston’s student with a nutrition major, I am compelled to bring up the matter in the hands because many low-income college students are struggling to concentrate in education due to the hunger. Improving the access to nutritious meals for the low-income students will improve the student’s diet, academic performance, achievement and behaviors. It will also positively impact 1326 or 40% Pell grant recipients and other low income student by reducing food insecurity. The approval of this legislation will impact the life of my friends, who cannot afford nutritious meal and fulfill their
