SCHOOL LUNCH AND INTERNET ACCESS
On January 20th, 2021 the City Council called superintendent Dr. Allison LeClair to testify regarding the issues with internet and meal access facing Easthampton's children.
AKINE has printed the full questions and her responses here. Download our report to see key questions along with notes on how to improve the school's response to this need.
WANT TO HELP?
Given the urgent need, AKINE is helping the schools to organize and deliver meals to families who need it. However, this stopgap measure is not enough.
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Reach out to your representatives in the City Council, School Committee, Mayor's office, and Superintendent's office to express your concern and tell them that the city needs a sustainable long-term plan to ensure all students have adequate nutrition and internet access.
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If you want to join AKINE in projects like this, email us at AKneeIsNotEnough@gmail.com.