Researchers from Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital have studied students in two Baltimore schools and one in Philadelphia. That children who eat breakfast at school improved their math grades and attendance and had fewer behavior problems. Each school system sets its own prices for School breakfast and School lunch. Call your child's school for prices. Nearly every school has a system in place to accept advance payment for School Meals.
Some schools offer a discount for prepaid meals.
If you would like details, call your child's school. One of the objectives of the programs is to make School Meals available at an affordable price. The federal government and the State of Maryland subsidize meals for students whose family income falls within certain guidelines. Some students receive reduced-price meals, while others receive their meals free. At the beginning of each school year, your child's school will send home an Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals.