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Frederica Wilson: One of the concerns I had was children who qualify for free lunch sometimes out of just fear, shame, and embarrassment…

On the recordJune 26, 2013
One of the concerns I had was children who qualify for free lunch sometimes out of just fear, shame, and embarrassment do not eat.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wilson raises concerns about stigma affecting free lunch participation.

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