At the YMCA, we have a mission to reduce the number of school students disadvantaged by hunger and poor nutrition. Our YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program provides over 17,000+ children on any one day with a healthy breakfast; on average over approx.. 101,000 meals each month across 175+ schools in South East Queensland. Regions include the Logan, Ipswich, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Scenic Rim, Gold Coast areas and Redland Bay. The program provides food, equipment and support to schools free of charge, so that schools are able to provide free breakfast to all children.
The YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program began in September 2006 with the support of the Clem Jones Group and Foodbank Queensland. The program started at five state schools in the heart of Logan, deemed by Education Queensland as ‘most in need’ of a breakfast program.
Our aim is to ensure students are provided with the best opportunity to make the most of their education and develop healthy eating habits. Our Schools’ Breakfast Program:
- Maximises behavioural outcomes in the classroom
- Enhances student engagement and school connectedness
- Positively impacts student academic performance
Make A Donation
We appreciate every donation of any amount. Donations helps us sustain and grow the programs and services we offer. With your help, we can maximise our impact on those who need it the most. Every dollar donated will provide two school children a healthy breakfast and place them on an equal playing field in the classroom. It doesn’t take much – you could be investing in the future of a child’s education and wellbeing.
Help us end disadvantage amongst our children.
Volunteering
Volunteers are invaluable to our Breakfast Program. Volunteers help foster a student’s sense of belonging by providing a warm, friendly greeting in the morning. They offer acceptance and a safe haven to a child who may be hungry, isolated, or vulnerable.
As a Breakfast volunteer, you are a positive adult role model to the students – giving them the opportunity to learn manners, take turns and understand the importance of eating a healthy breakfast.
You can make a real difference – turning what could have been an unhappy, disruptive day for a child into a day filled with hope, a full tummy, and a real opportunity in the classroom.
The Schools who run the YMCA Schools’ Breakfast Program manage their volunteering themselves and each school has their own process on how they engage volunteers. Should you wish to volunteer at a school near you who has one of our programs, you can contact us at
