Children shouldn’t have to prove they’re hungry

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Opinion

May 29, 2019 - 10:20 AM

What kind of person argues against feeding hungry children?

John Whitmer, a former state representative from Wichita, began a recent Facebook post: “I don’t mean to be cold-hearted, but. . .”

What followed was a scathing criticism of a program that feeds hungry children. It’s a common and perennial accusation voiced by many, and it’s absurd.

Whitmer argued that the Summer Food Service Program, a federal initiative paid for by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, should require families to prove citizenship and financial need before their children can receive a free meal.

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