Since 2011, Better 4 You Meals has been assisting charter schools in Southern California with their food programming needs. In addition to lunch, snack, and supper options, Better 4 You Meals (B4YM) provides students with nutritious breakfast items. 

Typically, students who forgo breakfast tend to struggle more academically, while those who start off the day with a nutritious breakfast are better equipped to meet their learning goals. B4YM has worked with a number of charter schools to successfully implement its Universal School Breakfast program, which provides a free breakfast to all students. Schools that have a large low-income student population have seen particular benefits from this program.

One way B4YM makes this program even more effective is by serving breakfast in the classroom. Students usually eat their food within the first 10 minutes of the day while their teachers take care of the announcements, roll, and other duties. Not only does this make it easier for students to get access to breakfast, since it’s brought to them by service staff, but it also creates a sense of fellowship that comes when people eat together socially. These elements help prepare the student nutritionally, mentally, and emotionally for the day's learning ahead.