McDonald's Offers Free Breakfast for Students Monday

McDonald’s locations across Florida will serve a free breakfast to public school students on the first day of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), Monday April 16.

Students in grades three through 11 will receive a complimentary Egg McMuffin, apple slices and choice of 1 percent low-fat white milk, fat-free chocolate milk or orange juice at any participating McDonald’s location.

manager David Chaya said the free breakfast will be served till 9 a.m., but added that he will still honor the promotion is someone is a bit later on their way to school.

The only stipulation is that the child has to be present to receive the breakfast, Chaya said. In years past, teachers have stopped in asking to get breakfast for their students to take to school for them, however the restaurant cannot honor those requests.

“Whether students eat at home, at their school or at McDonald’s, it’s important for children to eat breakfast as it may improve performance at school,” Cindy Goody, PhD, Senior Director of Nutrition for McDonald’s USA told RestaurantNews.com

A breakfast that includes food groups such as fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products and protein provide children with much-needed energy to start the day, Goody said.

The Land O’ Lakes McDonald’s is located at 2420 Land O' Lakes Blvd.