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MARYLAND

IT'S A FACT - EVERYONE LEARNS BETTER ON A FULL STOMACH

Across the country, states have made the commonsense decision to invest in school meals – ensuring that their students can focus, learn, and thrive without the barrier of an empty stomach.

New statewide polling shows Maryland voters overwhelmingly agree – no child should start the school day hungry.

Now, Maryland can do the same.

WHY SCHOOL BREAKFAST MATTERS

  • A simple school breakfast helps improve focus, attendance and discipline, setting students up for success without adding burdens to working parents.
  • Access to school breakfast boosts affordability for families, helping parents balance tight grocery costs without sacrificing nutrition.
  • In a December 2025 poll of Maryland voters, 76% said they support providing free school breakfast to all K–12 students, including 60% who strongly support the policy.

SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS IS A MARYLAND VALUE

Maryland families win when their kids get meals in school. Providing school breakfast in all public schools is a simple, effective way to strengthen Maryland’s future.

Support for free school breakfast extends beyond general approval, with 62% of voters saying they are more likely to support a legislator who votes in favor of the policy.

It supports working families, improves learning outcomes, and ensures no child is penalized because of their family’s circumstances.