Children can’t learn while hungry. I know because I was a constantly hungry child.

By: Sandra Davis Mercer

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 564

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago


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I am 76 years old, and I still remember the feeling of going to school hungry.

Hunger is not just an empty stomach. It is a constant distraction, a quiet anxiety, and a barrier to learning that follows a child into the classroom.

I support Gov. Henry McMaster’s proposal that all children eat breakfast at school for free. That should include lunch too.

When people debate whether schools should provide meals, I often wonder …

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