This School Breakfast Program logo is intended for Wisconsin schools to promote their school breakfast activities. If you would like to utilize the logo, please contact DPISBP@dpi.wi.gov.
Overview
More than 8.1 million children across the United States start their day with the School Breakfast Program, a Federal program that provides States with cash assistance for non-profit breakfast programs in schools and residential child care institutions.
-John Muir Middle School
School breakfast is healthy, convenient, and helps students do well in school. Research shows that eating breakfast leads to:
- Improved academic performance, focus and behavior
- Higher scores on standardized tests
- Reduced rates of nurse visits
Breakfast Resources
Resources for starting a new program, menu planning, exploring breakfast service models and financial models, and promoting School Breakfast Programs can be found on our breakfast resources webpage!
National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance and benefits of school breakfast. The next NSBW will take place March 2-6, 2026.
Contracts and Claim Manuals
School Breakfast Statistics
Visit the Program Statistics page for various data reports relating to the School Breakfast Program.
Contact
Caren Johnson
Nutrition Program Consultant
(608) 266-1636
DPISBP@dpi.wi.gov