Students, Teachers & Experts All Agree: A Universal School Meals Program Is Needed In Virginia
Data and experience with school meals programs in the State of Virginia have led to conclusions that are virtually undeniable:
• free breakfast and lunch programs help students concentrate better on their day
• meals programs provide much-need nutrition, especially in cases of ultra-busy home challenges or low-income realities
• the benefits far outweigh the costs as teachers, students, and school administrators continue to concentrate on academic performance in the classroom
• with attendance concerns continuing since the pandemic, it's never been more important to provide incentives to come to school.