Austin ISD awarded $16,000 from No Kid Hungry to support Breakfast in the Classroom

January 16, 2026

Austin Independent School District has secured a $16,000 grant from No Kid Hungry to support its Breakfast in the Classroom initiative. The award targets the districtwide effort to provide free morning meals to students directly in their classrooms.

Breakfast in the Classroom places breakfast service inside schools, so students can eat shortly after the school day begins. That approach aims to increase participation by removing barriers like bus schedules and cafeteria lines.

The No Kid Hungry contribution is meant to sustain and reinforce those services, helping school nutrition teams continue daily meal delivery in classrooms. District staff will use the funds within existing breakfast operations to maintain access for students across campuses.

No Kid Hungry funds local efforts through grants designed to expand and preserve school meal programs. This grant adds to community and district resources focused on ensuring students arrive at class ready to learn.

District leaders say access to a free breakfast supports student focus and classroom engagement, particularly for families facing food insecurity. By keeping breakfasts available at the start of the day, schools aim to reduce missed meals and improve consistency for students.

Austin ISD will incorporate the grant into its ongoing nutrition services as the school year progresses. School officials plan to continue monitoring participation and adjusting operations to serve as many students as possible.

The grant highlights partnerships between nonprofit organizations and school districts to address child hunger locally. With this funding, Austin ISD expects to maintain the Breakfast in the Classroom program across its schools, preserving morning meal access for students districtwide.