Huntington Celebrates National School Breakfast Week

Huntington UFSD is in the midst of celebrating National School Breakfast Week. The power of consuming a nutritious breakfast in school is being highlighted.

“This week raises awareness about our school breakfast program, which has been fueling students' minds and bodies since 1975,” said Lauren Kearley, Huntington UFSD’s school lunch manager. “We know weekday mornings can be hectic, and finding time for a healthy breakfast can be challenging for many families. That’s why the district offers free, delicious and nutritious school breakfasts daily.”

To make sure every student has a chance to start the day right, we offer a variety of breakfast options:

• Grab & Go Breakfast

• Traditional Cafeteria Service

• Breakfast After the Bell

The theme of this year’s celebration has been “Clue In to School Breakfast.” “It’s a reminder that school breakfast provides a healthy, energizing start to the day for all students,” Ms. Kearley said. “Let’s work together to fuel our future leaders.”

“Research supports what educators and school officials see every day in our nation’s schools: a well-nourished child who starts the day with breakfast is more likely to be at school, a better learner, and willing to participate in the classroom,” according to the Food Research & Action Center website. “For too many families, there are obstacles to providing a healthy morning meal each day. Tight budgets for low-income families and busy morning schedules can mean that many students arrive at school hungry and not ready to learn. Fortunately, the School Breakfast Program plays a critical role in filling this void for millions of low-income children every school day.”