(AP)— Maine and New Hampshire Senators are joining a push to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to continue allowing students to get meals throughout the pandemic. The senators want children to have access to meals throughout the 2020-21 school year regardless of school opening status.

Independent Sen. Angus King and Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan have all joined the effort, which includes more than 30 senators. They also want financial help for school nutrition programs.

“For many children, school breakfast and lunch may be the only healthy and regular meals they receive,” the senators wrote in a letter to USDA.