Afternoon Quote by Alice Waters
“I believe there should be breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack, all for free and for every child that goes to school. And all food that is good, clean and fair. It's unfair to charge for food in schools, especially to charge for food that is making children sick.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public Radio, 2018, on school nutrition
The speaker advocates free, healthy, and fair food for all schoolchildren, arguing that charging for food that harms health is unjust.
In simple terms: Children should get free, healthy meals at school.
Key Takeaway
Provide universal, nutritious school meals.
Themes
nutrition
education
equity
health
social justice
Mood
empathetic
determined
hopeful
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- school cafeterias
- government programs
- community gardens
- parental involvement
- policy reform
Key Concepts
food policy
public health
child welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- How can schools fund free meals sustainably?
- What standards define “good, clean, and fair” food?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore budget constraints and logistical challenges.
