In early 2020, the Go Big Breakfast coalition offered grants supported by the No Kid Hungry campaign for up to $5,000 to help fund switching or starting an alternative breakfast program. Alternative options like grab and go, second chance, or breakfast in the classroom have a higher average participation percentage than traditional cafeteria service, helping more students access healthy meals to start the day.
20 schools in 12 districts were awarded a total of $56,000!
Winners include:
Alliance Public Schools: Emerson Elementary, Grandview Elementary, Alliance Middle School
Cedar Bluffs Public School: Cedar Bluffs Elementary School
Dundy County Stratton Public Schools: Stratton High School, Benkelman Elementary School
Gering School District: Gering Junior High
Grand Island Public Schools: Barr Middle School
Hay Springs Public School: Hay Springs High School, Middle School, Elementary School
Minden Public Schools: Minden High School, CL Jones Middle School, East Elementary School
Plainview Public Schools: Plainview Secondary School
Schuyler Community Schools: Central High School
Seward Public Schools: Seward High School
Stanton Community Schools: Stanton High School, Stanton Elementary School
York Public School: York Middle School
Congratulations to all the schools seeking to improve their breakfast program and support their students!
Find additional grant opportunities on our Take Action page!