School Breakfast fuels healthy kids! Children who eat breakfast have better focus, better attendance, higher scores, and are healthier overall.
The Nebraska School Breakfast Challenge is designed to challenge districts to try practices that increase participation, break down barriers, and add support to their nutrition programs. With this challenge, let’s celebrate breakfast and help students get a great start to their day!!
Join now to have some fun, challenge yourselves, and maybe earn $$ for your nutrition program!
Check out the School Breakfast Challenge Toolkit to learn more!
Check out the Scorecard to see how to earn points!
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Prep period: February 1-28, 2025
Competition: March 3-7, 2025 (National School Breakfast Week)
Challenge Rules: Any Nebraska school participating in the USDA School Breakfast Program is eligible to participate in the challenge and win prizes. Winners will be determined based on points earned for breakfast activities detailed on the Breakfast Challenge Scorecard. Completed Scorecards must be submitted by Friday, March 7, 2025.
Prizes and Recognition
Participating schools will be divided into three groups based on school enrollment size: 1-300, 301-600, and 600+. All groups will have 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners that get cash prizes! Awarded funds must be used for School Nutrition Programs or nutrition education purposes; restrictions apply. Guidance on allowable and unallowable costs will be provided to Breakfast Challenge winners.
🥇 1st Place: $400
🥈 2nd Place: $250
🥉 3rd Place: $150
Contact
To learn more about the Nebraska Breakfast Challenge 2025, please contact the Nebraska SNAC facilitator, Eric at esavaiano@neappleseed.org.
Ready to Use Resources
GoBigBreakfast Nebraska School Breakfast Playbook
Everything you need to know to implement an alternative school breakfast model in your school or district. Get answers to common questions, tips and timelines, and great examples from right here in Nebraska.
Making Breakfast a Part of the School Day (alternative models)
Easily review and compare common alternative breakfast model options like Grab and Go, Second Chance Breakfast, and Breakfast in the Classroom. Find details of how they look in practice as well as keys to successful implementation.
Address Concerns with Alternative Models with Myth Busting
Shed light on the most common myths that persist about Breakfast After the Bell, including that it takes away from instructional time and that it causes messes in the classroom.
Offering Free Breakfast to All Students (free options)
Easily review and compare universal free meal options like the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Provision 2, and non-pricing. See eligibility, as well as positives (many) and challenges.
Nebraska SNAC is here to ensure every child in Nebraska gets the food they need to learn and grow. Visit our website to find more resources including district-specific participation and equity profiles.
Also visit our breakfast-specific site GoBigBreakfast.org to find ways to help students start their day with a win with school breakfast!