All Ossining Students Can Grab a Free Breakfast This Year

Starting this fall, all Ossining students are eligible for a free breakfast at school.

The district’s “Grab and Go Breakfast” is paid for through the district’s Cafeteria Fund; there is no cost to taxpayers. Children will pick up the meal when they arrive at school and eat it in their classroom or the cafeteria.

"We are pleased to provide this opportunity for students and hope that many families take advantage of it," Assistant Superintendent for Business Alita McCoy Zuber said.

Eating a healthy breakfast has academic and nutritional benefits for children, according to the New York State Education Department. Eating the meal helps students pay attention in class, perform problem-solving tasks and improve their memory. Children who eat breakfast are more likely to behave better in school and have fewer absences. They tend to have more adequate nutrient intake than those who skip breakfast and are less likely to be overweight.

Ossining students who are eligible for reduced-price meals will also receive a free lunch. The full prices will remain the same: $2.15 in the elementary schools and $2.25 in the middle school and high school.

For more information, visit www.oufsdbolt.com or contact Lisa at 914-941-7700, ext. 1338, or lholmes@ossiningufsd.org.