How many schools participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs?
• The National School Lunch Program operates in nearly 95% of America’s schools, providing lunches to more than 31 million children daily with 5 billion lunches served annually. Approximately 85% of schools participate in the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP), which serves 10.6 million children daily, or 1.8 billion breakfasts a year.
Related Questions
- What policies or regulations must schools follow if they participate in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program?
- What data source should I use for National School Lunch & Breakfast Program enrollment in my district’s schools?
- Do all students have access to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs?