School Breakfast for All is the next step in New Jersey.
Healthy students are better learners. When children have access to nutritious meals during the school day it helps them stay focused, engaged and ready to succeed in the classroom.
But not every student in New Jersey has consistent access to a healthy breakfast and lunch. That’s why School Meals for All New Jersey is advocating to expand access to no-cost school meals, so children have access to the nutrients they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Healthy students are better learners. When children have access to nutritious meals during the school day it helps them stay focused, engaged and ready to succeed in the classroom.
But not every student in New Jersey has consistent access to a healthy breakfast and lunch. That’s why School Meals for All New Jersey is advocating to expand access to no-cost school meals, so children have access to the nutrients they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
School Breakfast for All is the next step in New Jersey.
Meet the Organizations Leading this Work
School Meals for All New Jersey is an initiative of Hunger Free New Jersey, advanced in collaboration with state and national organizations serving on the campaign’s steering committee. Together, these partners bring expertise in hunger, education, nutrition, health and public policy.
Improves Student Health
School meals meet strict national nutrition guidelines, including parameters for calories, fat, and sodium. Studies show program participants are less likely to have nutrient inadequacies and are more likely to consume fruits, vegetables and milk.
Eliminates School Meal Debt
The existing policy for school meals, where some children are expected to pay, while others receive their meals for free, creates stigma and shame for students who rely on school meals, and serve as a barrier for food insecure students who are ineligible for free school meals.
Invests in Academic Success
School meals are essential for student learning. Studies show that students who participate in healthy school meal programs have improved attendance, behavior, academic performance and achievement.
Reduces Stigmas and Barriers
The existing policy for school meals, where some children are expected to pay, while others receive their meals for free, creates stigma and shame for students who rely on school meals, and serve as a barrier for food insecure students who are ineligible for free school meals.
Improves Student Health
School meals meet strict national nutrition guidelines, including parameters for calories, fat, and sodium. Studies show program participants are less likely to have nutrient inadequacies and are more likely to consume fruits, vegetables and milk.
Invests in Academic Success
School meals are essential for student learning. Studies show that students who participate in healthy school meal programs have improved attendance, behavior, academic performance and achievement.
Reduces Stigmas and Barriers
The existing policy for school meals, where some children are expected to pay, while others receive their meals for free, creates stigma and shame for students who rely on school meals, and serve as a barrier for food insecure students who are ineligible for free school meals.
Eliminates School Meal Debt
The existing policy for school meals, where some children are expected to pay, while others receive their meals for free, creates stigma and shame for students who rely on school meals, and serve as a barrier for food insecure students who are ineligible for free school meals.
Offering no-cost school meals has been proven to increase program participation while supporting student health and learning.
Whether you represent an organization, want to lend your voice as an individual or make a gift, there are several ways to help advance School Meals for All New Jersey and expand access to no-cost school meals.
Organizational Sign-on
Join the growing network of organizations advocating for School Meals for All in NJ.
Individual Sign-on
Sign-on to show state leaders that NJ residents support School Meals for All.