Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro visited Neshaminy’s Maple Point Middle School Friday to talk about the availability of free breakfast at public schools across the commonwealth.
A statement from Shapiro’s office said the governor’s 2023-24 budget includes a $46.5 million increase to provide breakfast for 1.7 million students, including 76,000 in Bucks County.
“...I believe our children need to start the day with a nutritious meal — and I know they can’t learn on an empty stomach,” said Shapiro, a Democrat.
With him was state Sen. Frank Farry, a handful of Bucks County state representatives and two county commissioners.
“One in eight children in Pennsylvania face hunger and food insecurity,” said Farry, a Republican. “Bucks County is not immune to that, which is why I am pleased to support the universal free breakfast program.”
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