Schools are back for 2025, and so is the Foodbank free breakfast program.
Fifteen schools across the Campbelltown electorate are already involved in the School Breakfast 4 Health program, with more set to get on board as the state government aims to have 1000 public schools participating by 2027.
Every school day Foodbank staff and volunteers undertake a huge logistical exercise to supply high-quality breakfast foods including milks, juices, breakfast cereals, fruits and breads, so that every child enters the classroom well-fed, energised, focused and ready to learn.
Foodbank data indicates that 80 per cent of schools in the program reported an increase in attendance and 89 per cent saw an increase in class engagement.
“A good day always starts with a good breakfast, and I’m so thrilled to see that so many schools across Campbelltown are involved with this program, giving their students the best possible start to their day,’’ says Member for Campbelltown Greg Warren, pictured above serving breakfast to local students .
“We are all aware of the current cost-of-living pressures, and this program is so important when it comes to providing a little bit of certainty for families.
“This is made possible through the partnership between Foodbank and the Minns Labor Government,” he said.
The 15 schools across Mr Warren’s Campbelltown electorate already involved in the program are Airds High School, Ambarvale High School, Ambarvale Public School, Campbelltown East Public School, Campbelltown North Public School, Campbelltown Public School, Claymore Public School, John Warby Public School, Leumeah High School, Mary Brooksbank School, Ruse Public School, Thomas Acres Public School, Thomas Reddall High School, Briar Road Public School, and Lomandra School.
More local schools are expected to join up as the government continues its push to have 1000 schools involved in the Foodbank program over the next two years.
