How Tim Walz made school meals free for all Minnesota students

As Governor, new vice presidential pick Tim Walz worked on a program that eliminated income requirements for school lunch.

When it comes to setting students up for success, making sure they eat lunch is crucial. But as both poverty and hunger rates increase for children across the U.S., that isn’t always an easy feat. As governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz—who was officially announced as Kamala Harris’s running mate for her presidential bid—addressed that issue with a free school lunch program.