12-year-old Daken Kramer raised over $7,000 to eliminate school meal debt in Missouri, inspiring a new award and calls for free school meals.
12-year-old Daken Kramer, a fifth-grader in Missouri, exceeded his $3,500 goal by raising over $7,000 to eliminate school meal debt at his district. His initiative also reduced meal debt at a nearby high school. Daken's actions inspired the creation of an award in his honor, and his mother hopes his efforts will encourage lawmakers to consider making school meals free for all students, regardless of income.
May 28, 2024
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