The Heckscher Foundation for Children

The Heckscher Foundation Funds Pilot Program with the Department of Education’s Office of School Food

Date: 11/01/08

Drawing on research showing that eating breakfast leads to improved educational outcomes for children, the Foundation funded a pilot program with the Department of Education’s Office of School Food to serve breakfast in public school classrooms. During the 2007-8 school year, 28 schools citywide experimented with different models such as “grab-and-go,” a new healthy menu, and attractive promotional materials. The overwhelming success of the initiative – some 3,200 breakfasts served daily to positive reviews from students, teachers and parents – led School Food to bring another 20+ schools online in fall 2008. So when Mayor Bloomberg announced an expansion of the program to 300 schools in October, School Food was ready to go. Read more about this effort to feed hungry children by following the link below.

External Link: New York City Hunger Blog