More students throughout Victoria, including in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, can enjoy a free breakfast alongside their classmates, and more busy families have one thing less to worry about, as School Breakfast Clubs across the state have surpassed 50 million meals.
Over 1,000 schools already participate in the School Breakfast Clubs program, which provides healthy breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and take-home food packs for students and families in need.
By June 2026, all government schools in the state will have had the chance to opt in – with the program set to support up to 200,000 students.
The program is delivered in partnership with Foodbank Victoria.
Schools are also supporting families to plan and prepare healthy and affordable meals at home, with 140 schools hosting cooking classes for families.
Food provided through the program meets healthy eating guidelines, prioritises fresh and locally produced foods and caters for different preferences, with menu options including cereals, fresh fruit, soups and rice dishes.
Education Minister Ben Carroll said the program is a huge help for families.
“I congratulate everyone who helped achieve this milestone – you have given countless children a nutritious meal every morning, and helped their families put affordable, healthy food on the table at home,” he said.
