Nearly Half Of Low-Income Kids Don’t Eat Breakfast. Here’s 1 Way To Fix That

Hunger is on the rise among children in the U.S., and though there are systems in place to make sure low-income kids are fed at school, a concerning number of struggling students aren’t eating breakfast.

One in five kids relied on food stamps last year, yet nearly half of low-income children didn’t sit down to the most important meal of the day, according to a recent report released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC).

The organization determined the figures by comparing the number of kids who partook in the free lunch program to those who took advantage of the gratis breakfast option, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“The seemingly simple act of ensuring that children get school breakfast offers the potential for students to experience greater academic achievement, increased job readiness and ultimately more economic prosperity for our nation,” Billy Shore, Share Our Strength founder and CEO, said in a statement.

Find out more about Share Our Strength and how you can get involved with the organization’s efforts here.

The Huffington Post