McDonald's and Michigan Department of Education Collaborate to Offer Michigan High School Juniors Free Breakfast

McDonald’s of Michigan, in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Education, is helping nearly 120,000 Michigan high school juniors boost their brainpower with a free breakfast before their Michigan Merit exam, including the ACT test.  The collaborative effort aims to help parents and students understand the impact a daily, nutritional breakfast has on a student’s academic performance.

“McDonald’s values its unique partnerships with schools across the state,” said Francisco “Pancho” Gonzalez, vice president and general manager of the McDonald’s Michigan Region. “We know how important the Michigan Merit Exam is to a student’s future. As a proponent of education and a leader in serving breakfast, this is our way of supporting the students as they prepare for their exam.”

More than 500 McDonald’s restaurants in Michigan have provided students coupons redeemable for either a free Egg McMuffin^® or Fruit & Maple Oatmeal, and one free Minute Maid^® orange juice or milk. This free breakfast includes healthy menu offerings that are not only delicious, but also high in protein, fiber, Vitamin C and calcium.