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March 2014 NJ schools expected to collect $21 million more in federal fundsGreat news! New Jersey school districts are expected to receive an additional $21 million in federal dollars to feed breakfast to hungry students. In FY 2012, New Jersey collected almost $56 million in federal funds for school breakfast. That is expected to increase to $77 million in the coming fiscal year – a 38 percent increase. Is your district missing out on federal funds? Serving breakfast after the bell significantly increases student participation -- and federal reimbursements. Learn more at the upcoming school breakfast summit... School Breakfast Summit Set for March 27Learn how to serve breakfast more effectively at the Garden State Breakfast Summit, set for March 27 in Trenton. School leaders will be on hand for interactive discussions on the best way to serve school breakfast, removing a major barrier to learning and bringing more federal dollars into your district to feed students. Learn more and register today! School Breakfast Grants AvailableAction for Healthy Kids invites schools to apply for 2014 -2015 School Grants for Healthy Kids. The grants range from $500 to $5,000. The funding is designed to help schools create or expand school breakfast programs, pilot universal breakfast programs or enhance their physical activity programs. |
In This Issue
The Food for Thought School Breakfast Campaign is a partnership of state agencies, child advocates, anti-hunger coalitions, statewide education organizations and national organizations. |
Advocates for Children of New Jersey |
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