NY J01368

Requests Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 2-6, 2026, as School Breakfast Week in New York State, coinciding with National School Breakfast Week

Highlights that 19% of children in New York State are food insecure and face hunger

Notes that over 152 million breakfast meals were served in New York State in 2024, reaching more than 876,000 students

References New York's Breakfast After the Bell program with over 1,200 participating schools, offering models like Breakfast in the Classroom and Grab and Go

Recognizes that more than 99% of eligible schools adopted the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in 2023-24, expanding no-cost meals to nearly 350,000 additional students