The protestors are part of a national movement called Value the Meal, which takes aim at reducing the presence of McDonald’s in hospitals and the restaurant’s “predatory” marketing tactics for children, according to the report. The movement is led by Boston-based activist group, Corporate Accountability International.
Thursday’s picket followed a pitch by one protestor at the Harris Health System board meeting. Despite these efforts, it seems the hospital will not be breaking its contract, which lasts until September 2022. Hospital administrators told the Houston Chronicle money from the lease with McDonald’s goes to the county’s hospital district foundation and the familiarity of the food can be comforting to patients and visitors.
“McDonald’s has been a good partner, and offers a variety of healthful menu options to our visitors and staff,” George Masi, president and CEO of Harris Health System told the Houston Chronicle an emailed statement.
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