Austin ISD receives grant to expand school breakfast program

AUSTIN, Texas — Austin ISD received a grant from No Kid Hungry Texas that will be used to expand its breakfast program.

The grant will allow the district to update its food truck, which will rotate among all high schools and offer unique menu items to students.

“At Austin ISD, many students rely on school meals as their primary source of nutrition. We know how hunger can impact children mentally and physically; it is important for us to provide students with the option of a healthy, tasty meal to start the day,” said Ryan Mikolaycik, Executive Director of Food Service & Warehouse Operations at Austin ISD.

The School Nutrition Association said students who participate in school breakfast tend to have better attendance rates and fewer behavioral problems.

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“Whether meals are served in the cafeteria or the classroom, the foods we offer at breakfast help give students the nutrients they need to learn, move, and grow,” Mikolaycik said.

Stacie Sanchez, director of No Kid Hungry Texas, said they are excited to support districts’ capabilities to provide much-needed options for students.

“School breakfast programs help fuel students for success, and are an essential source of nutrition for the 1 in 6 kids currently facing hunger in Texas,” Sanchez said.

More information about AISD’s meal programs can be found on the district’s website.