National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) is a weeklong celebration from March 3–7 of the federal School Breakfast Program, which provides students with a nutritious meal to start their school day.
Celebration activities during NSBW can raise awareness about the healthy breakfasts served at school, increase student participation, and offer a platform to share successful implementation strategies.
Join FRAC every day during National School Breakfast Week for opportunities to:
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Advocate for nutritious meals for all children by supporting Healthy School Meals for All legislation;
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Raise awareness about the importance of School Breakfast;
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Recognize School Breakfast Champions across the country;
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Increase student participation; and
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Attract media coverage.
Menu of Activities During National
School Breakfast Week
Join FRAC every day for activities to increase awareness of school breakfast and the champions that make it work.
Below are resources to help make NSBW a success in your district.
Resources for NSBW
FRAC Research & Resources
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Supporting Academic Success With School Breakfast: A Guide for Secondary School Principals
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The Connections Between Food Insecurity, the Federal Nutrition Programs, and Student Behavior
FRAC’s Annual Schools Meals Report Toolkit
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Community Eligibility: The Key to Hunger-Free Schools, School Year 2023 – 2024(December 2024)
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The State of Healthy School Meals for All: California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, and Vermont Lead the Way (February 2024)
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School Meals Report, 2021-2022 (March 2023)
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Large School District Report: Operating School Nutrition Programs as the Nation Recovers from the Pandemic (June 2023)