Breakfast is often called the most important meal of the day and that especially holds true in our schools.
This week is National School Breakfast Week, which celebrates the importance of nutritious school breakfasts in fueling students for success.
Trigg County School Food Services Director Paula Dickerson reiterated the importance of eating breakfast each day.
click to download audioDickerson said the breakfast menu varies from school to school.
click to download audioDickerson said the school does the best it can when it comes to menu variety but continued supply chain issues present some challenges.
click to download audioShe also said making sure some of the offerings are hot is a high priority.
click to download audioOne positive that came from the pandemic was the current method where the kids come to the cafeteria and get their breakfast in a ‘grab and go’ format.
click to download audioThe Trigg County Schools Food Services program serves between 1,100 and 1,200 breakfasts each day and over 1,400 lunches.
