Universal Breakfast Program

Few things in life come with a guarantee. But with Universal Breakfast programs, all School District of Philadelphia students are guaranteed at no cost a fresh start each morning with a well-balanced breakfast.

We understand that everyone is short on time these days, but the importance of eating a healthy breakfast has never been more critical. By making breakfast readily available, students are given the calories and nutrients they need for enhanced physical and intellectual development. 

Research shows that children who eat breakfast every day learn better, are better behaved, and typically perform better in school than children who do not eat breakfast. Research shows that eating breakfast can help students:

• Improve memory.
• Boost energy and creativity.
• Perform better on tests.
• Prevent hunger later in the day.
• Improve ability to solve problems.
• Maintain a good mood throughout the day.

• Breakfast in the Cafeteria - All students are scheduled to pick-up and eat the breakfast in the cafeteria. They will start their day fed, focused and ready to learn.
• Breakfast Grab & Go - Students can easily grab a nutritious breakfast from a breakfast cart located in the school hallway or as they enter the building.
• Breakfast in the Classroom - Food Services will bring breakfast to busy students in their classroom.

Contact us at 215-400-4360 or via e-mail - foodservices@philasd.org for more information regarding the breakfast program.