{"id":13571,"date":"2025-03-03T13:41:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T13:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkh-state-nkh-state.pantheonsite.io\/virginia\/?p=13571"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T13:42:31","slug":"happy-national-school-breakfast-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/virginia\/2025\/03\/03\/happy-national-school-breakfast-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy National School Breakfast Week!"},"content":{"rendered":"

At No Kid Hungry Virginia, we believe every child deserves a strong start to their day\u2014and that starts with a healthy school breakfast. As we celebrate National School Breakfast Week, we\u2019re shining a spotlight on the power of school breakfast and the role it plays in helping kids learn, grow, and thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many students across Virginia, school breakfast is more than just a meal\u2014it\u2019s a lifeline. Research shows that when kids eat a nutritious breakfast, they do better in school, have improved focus and behavior, are more likely to graduate, and are less likely to experience <\/span>chronic absenteeism<\/span><\/a>. Simply put: when students have the nutrition they need, they show up ready to learn, stay engaged, and succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bringing Breakfast to More Students with Breakfast After the Bell<\/b><\/h3>\n

That\u2019s why No Kid Hungry Virginia works alongside schools to expand Breakfast After the Bell\u2014a proven strategy that helps more kids start their day with the food they need to succeed. By serving breakfast after the official start of the school day and making it part of the school routine\u2014just like lunch\u2014schools can reach more students and break down barriers to participation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Schools across Virginia have seen success using Breakfast After the Bell models, including:<\/span><\/p>\n