Welcome & Introductions State of Childhood Hunger and School Breakfast in Washington Experience in Washington Legislation Q&A BRIEFING AGENDA

WE CAN END CHILDHOOD HUNGER BY HELPING KIDS ACCESS FOOD WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN AND PLAY School Breakfast School Lunch Afterschool Snacks and Suppers Summer Meals

BREAKFAST PARTICIPATION = BETTER OUTCOMES Washington Appleseed "Future of School Breakfast" report

BENEFITS OF BREAKFAST: SHARE OUR STRENGTH TEACHER SURVEY Nine in ten cite ability to concentrate and better academic performance as advantages Eight in ten say breakfast prevents headaches and stomachaches and leads to healthier students

BREAKFAST BEFORE THE BELL ISN’T WORKING FOR MOST KIDS Served in the cafeteria, presents many obstacles for kids and families: Lack of time in the morning Bus and carpool schedules Not feeling hungry first thing in the morning Peer pressure Social stigma

MOVING BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL: Increases participation Many successful models to choose from In the classroom Grab and Go Breakfast Second Chance Breakfast

Perfect? No. Better? Yes.

CONCERNS WE HEAR: Extra time Extra steps & mess Extra money Compliance

Extra Time? During breakfast, teachers: Take roll Make announcements Other school day business including reading, reviewing match problems Teachers say eating together calms kids Extra Mess? Meals wheeled in on carts; garbage wheeled out Simple systems keep the classroom clean and require little time from the teacher BREAKFAST IN THE CLASSROOM

Extra Time? Less time to prepare than traditional meals Process is quick; meals picked up from serving carts in high traffic areas (cafeteria, hallway or kiosk) Items are usually hand-held and portable Extra Mess? Simple systems keep the classrooms and hallways clean and require little time from teachers Thoughtful waste management plans are key to success GRAB AND GO

Extra Time? Takes place in passing time (some schools extend passing time 5 minutes) Popular in middle and high schools where time constraints keep them from visiting the cafeteria Extra Mess? Food can be easily transported Simple systems keep the classrooms and hallways clean and require little time from teachers Thoughtful waste management plans are key to success SECOND CHANCE

UNIVERSAL Often called “Universal” – many schools with high rates of free or reduced-price eligible students have the option of offering breakfast at no charge to all students For children and families: Removes stigma For schools: Reduces overhead costs Increases program participation Can pay for itself as reimbursement increases along with participation

Breakfast After The Bell In Washington Craig L. Huckins Food Service Director Chartwells K-12 Tukwila Schools District

Greater participation = more federal reimbursements Meals for Kids Grants From OSPI Grants from philanthropic groups like United Way, Action for Healthy Kids, and The Dairy Council Awards and Incentive Programs THERE’S MONEY TO HELP

Low take-up rate of proven breakfast models Most high-need schools aren’t participating WHY LEGISLATION IS NEEDED

SHORT TERM HURDLES, LONG TERM PAYOFF Start-up Costs Increased nutrition standards Buy-in needed from teachers, administrators, and other school staff Staffing Accountability and Compliance

BOTTOM LINE Hungry kids can’t learn Washington kids deserve the best start possible. Children who eat school breakfast are fueled with physical, academic, and social advantages “Breakfast after the bell” has proven benefits to more students Serving more breakfasts make school nutrition programs more financially viable, not less.

THIS BILL’S APPROACH: A guarantee. It gives kids food where and when it matters Limited. It’s designed to get to work feeding kids in high-needs schools—working in places where it can have the biggest impact A gap-closer. It works in schools where kids are furthest from educational and other forms of opportunity: where lots of children from low-income families and children of color are learning. Adequate nutrition can make a huge difference in a student’s life

LEARN MORE AND GET INVOLVED Join the Breakfast After The Bell Coalition: Linda Stone Pilot Breakfast After The Bell in your school: Lauren McGowan Washington School Breakfast Summit: Thursday, October 23, 2014, 9:00-2:00, John Stanford Center, rd Ave South, Seattle, WA 98034, Auditorium

LEARN MORE AND GET INVOLVED Read the Future of School Breakfast in Washington, a 2013 report by Washington Appleseed. Check out information on the No Kid Hungry: Center for Best Practices website about Breakfast After the Bell.

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