Breakfast in the Hallway is the best way to ensure all students can start their day off right: with a healthy school breakfast. Making School Breakfast a Priority An estimated 6.8 million children ages 10 to 17 struggle with not having enough to eat, with 2.9 million experiencing very low food security. Many of these kids start their school day on an empty stomach … [Read more...]
Share Carts Encourage Every Student to Eat
Share carts are popping up in school cafeterias across the country! The impact is immediate and twofold: helping feed hungry students, while keeping perfectly edible food out of the landfill. Students are Going Hungry to Avoid the Stigma of Free Meals Kids love taking a break from learning to eat and hang out with friends. That’s why it’s no surprise that … [Read more...]
HUBERT® Has the Mobile Cart Solutions to Help You Increase Breakfast Participation
In a school setting hunger has a measurable impact on students, including a lack of concentration, trouble paying attention, slower recall, hyperactivity, and emotional and behavioral difficulties. Supporting research shows that kids who eat breakfast regularly tend to be more alert in school, and, therefore, have an easier time learning. However, getting students to … [Read more...]
Expanding Your School Breakfast Program
Expanding your school breakfast program is not only a win for students. Who Benefits from Expanding School Breakfast? School Nutrition Staff benefit because: Participation increasesReimbursement funds increaseNutritious foods are served Parents/Students benefit because: Mornings are less rushedConcerns about food insecurities are relievedSocial stigmas are … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to In-Store Meal Kits
If You Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em Independent grocery stores have always faced stiff competition from other retailers, especially big chains and discount warehouses. Now they’re competing with online meal kit services, which have exploded within the food industry over the past few years. With a store full of fresh ingredients, including a wide range of pre-measured, pre-cut … [Read more...]