Several school districts across the Commonwealth will be receiving thousands of dollars to make sure students can start their day off with a full stomach.
No Kid Hungry Virginia has announced more than $201,600 in grants to 10 school districts, including four in our region. Funds will go toward launching flexible ‘Breakfast After the Bell’ initiatives such as grab-and-go meals, breakfast in the classroom and second-chance breakfast models.
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According to research led by No Kid Hungry, schools that implement ‘Breakfast After the Bell’ programs see an average six-point drop in chronic absenteeism.
“School breakfast helps students reach their full potential,” said Sarah Steely, Director of No Kid Hungry Virginia. “The latest grants will support districts in connecting more kids with school breakfast. We are committed to helping school nutrition teams across the state in their efforts to make breakfast accessible to every child, no matter what. Together, we’re working to ensure every child has the nutrition they need to thrive.”
The following school districts received grants in our area:
- Halifax County Public Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools
- Roanoke City Public Schools
- Salem City Public Schools
Here’s a look at other schools throughout the state that secured funding as well:
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Chesterfield County Public Schools
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Williamsburg-James City Public Schools
To learn more, visit https://state.nokidhungry.org/virginia.
