School Breakfast Program (SBP)

The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides free and low-cost nourishing breakfasts to millions of children each school day. In 2020, 10.7 million children received a free or reduced-price meal through the SBP.

Free school meals, like the School Breakfast Program, help to address child hunger in the United States. Currently, 14 million children in the U.S. doesn't know where their next meal will come from.

Why School Breakfast matters

1. School breakfast helps children have the fuel they need to thrive in and outside the classroom. When a child eats breakfast, they: score better on tests, experience fewer behavioral problems, such as tardiness and absenteeism, and focus more during the school day.
2. School breakfast supports children’s physical and mental development. When kids have enough to eat, they are less likely to be hospitalized or face higher risks of health conditions like anemia and asthma.
3. School breakfasts supplement the food that kids may receive at home. Children consume up to 50 percent of their daily calories at school. For kids facing hunger, school meals may be their only reliable food source.

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MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast