The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Schools
Students
In NYS during the 2018-19 school year:
An Important Tool to Make Schools Hunger-Free in New York State
CEP allows schools with high concentrations of low-income children to provide breakfast and lunch free to all students, ensuring that they are well nourished and able to learn throughout the day.
CEP is Important:
CEP Benefits Many:
Funded by NYSOTDA, FRAC, The Walmart Foundation, and Share Our Strength. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
HungerSolut ionsNY.org
For more information, visit SchoolMealsHubNY.org
Families
children live in households that do not have enough nutritionally adequate food
public school students attended a CEP school
schools adopted CEP
Kids attending a school that is eligible for but not participating in CEP are at
of food insecurity comparedto kids who attend a CEP school
CEP simplifies and streamlines administrative processes; maximizes federal reimbursements; eliminates unpaid meal balances; and makes it easier to implement Breakfast A�er the Bell models like Breakfast in the Classroom
Children eat two healthy meals at school each day, stretching families’ limited food budgets
Students get healthy meals without the stigma attached, ensuring they have the nutrition they need to be engaged learners