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We’re getting ready to roll 🌯 Join us March 19, from 6–8 p.m. as our President & CEO Erin McAleer steps behind the counter at Anna's Taqueria at 446 Harvard St in Brookline to roll burritos. For every entree purchased in person, $10 will support our mission to fight hunger.

The students highlighted the importance of making nutritious food accessible and advocated for sustainable solutions. Want to support our work to move the needle on ending hunger? Join The Walk for Hunger at give.projectbread.org/walk!

Project Sprout aligns with plans to propose legislation that would subsidize fruits and vegetables to lower the cost of nutritious food and would require restaurants and grocery stores to donate surplus edible food rather than discard it.

“If we have enough money and resources to end hunger, then why hasn’t it ended?” That’s the question Sizer School sophomores want to answer. We welcomed them to our office to listen to their presentation on hunger and their proposed solution, the grassroots org “Project Sprout.”

Starting the day focused, energized and ready to learn. ☀️📚 Acting Secretary Kershaw and @projectbread visited @NBPublicSchools to lift up the critical role school breakfast programs play in supporting student success, reducing food insecurity + grocery costs for MA families.

Eating burritos to end hunger in Massachusetts sounds like a no-brainer to us! 🌯 On Thursday, March 19, from 6–8pm, Project Bread President & CEO Erin McAleer will be behind the counter at Anna’s Taqueria in Brookline, rolling your burritos. Join us!

Read about how school breakfast fuels student success: projectbread.org/news/how-schoo…

Hosmer Elementary School students Nora and Quinn love starting the day feeling energized by eating breakfast. Thanks to the convenience of the breakfast carts, they can grab a delicious and nutritious meal to enjoy in the classroom.

“Sometimes they miss breakfast at home and they can feel like they’re safe here, to have food here, and not worry about being hungry,” says school nutrition manager Susie Judge. “It’s great that we give them free meals, and they don’t have to worry about having to buy breakfast.”

Hosmer Elementary School takes breakfast seriously. Shortly before 8am, school nutrition staff prepared to welcome hungry students to their breakfast cart before classes began. As soon as the bell rang, students lined up to get their French toast sticks, cereal, and fruit.

Leran Minc, Director of Public Policy at @projectbread, discussing about the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which serves 1 in 7 Massachusetts residents #PolicyTALKS #SNAP #foodaccess #mapoli

Join 180+ of your colleagues who have already registered TOMORROW for a FREE, virtual event to talk about the #Massachusetts #statebudget is being affected by federal funding cuts and uncertainty. #mapoli Learn more and register today! buff.ly/HUNJEC6

We provide expert guidance and hands-on support, helping schools implement creative solutions such as Breakfast After the Bell and tailor breakfast programs to students’ needs. Together, we’re building a healthier, more equitable future for every student, one breakfast at a time.

A nutritious morning meal helps sharpen focus, boost energy, and support overall well-being. Since Massachusetts began offering free school meals to all students, 73,500 more children are enjoying school breakfast daily (comparing October 2019 to October 2023).

It's National School Breakfast Week! We're celebrating the incredible benefits of free school breakfast for students. As Christina Follis, Cafeteria Manager at Clark Avenue Middle School, says, “Kids need to start their day with breakfast. Going to class hungry is not an option.”

Every quest begins with preparation. For students, that prep is a nutritious school breakfast that fuels focus and learning. Yet too many children are still missing out because barriers stand in the way. During #NSBW, we are focused on clearing the path. frac.org/research/resou…

Happy Black History Month! Learn how pioneering Black leaders like Fannie Lou Hamer, Shirley Chisholm, and Ericka Huggins shaped our fight for equitable access to food. Their stories remind us that food justice is racial justice. projectbread.org/news/black-his…

School breakfast fuels learning, and now it’s easier than ever to spread the word! We’re excited to share customizable graphics that help you spotlight your breakfast program. Get our toolkit: projectbread.org/resources1/eve…

At last year's Walk for Hunger, Campassion, a summer camp for kids aged 8 and above, raised over $1,000. Led by Kathleen Chiong, a Boston Public School teacher, The Walk encourages a new generation of anti-hunger advocates. Register for The Walk on 5/3 at give.projectbread.org/walk

When food security is under attack, we SNAP back. 👏 Project Bread has long been a fierce advocate for strengthening and protecting SNAP benefits at the state and federal levels. Our FoodSource Hotline can help you learn if you are eligible for SNAP and help you apply.