On June 24th, 2009, people from around the country will be gathering in Washington D.C. to help pass a bill that would get junk food out of schools.  The day will focus on garnering support for the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act (S. 934/ H.R. 1324), which would require USDA to update the national school nutrition standards for foods sold out of vending machines, school stores and other venues outside of school meals.  The bill has growing support, but we need your help to secure enough votes to pass it this year.
There is no cost to participate in the events of the Advocacy Day, which will include a breakfast, lunch and meetings with Members of Congress (which will be set up for you).  We just need you to get yourself to Washington, D.C. for the day.  Click on http://fs2.formsite.com/OliviaH/FoodInc/index.html to register.
If you have questions contact Lauren McLarney at 202-777-8387 or lmclarney@cspinet.org.  The event is sponsored by Participant Media, which CSPI and other organizations are working closely with on the event.  We hope to see you there!