Buffalo Public Schools Debuts Food Truck

About ten years ago, the Buffalo Public School system debuted a new program to bring more fresh foods, such as produce and dairy, into its schools through a partnership with local farms.

The Buffalo Farm to School Initiative has been recognized nationally for its innovation, and a new facet of that program is becoming more popular every day.

Back in 2020, the BPS premiered its brand new Buffalo Farm To School To You Food Truck. The truck travels to different locations around the city to provide breakfast and lunch to kids aged 18 and under who may not have enough food to eat at home. Not only does the food truck visit different sites around the city, but the BPS also offers free breakfast and lunch at dozens of other locations in Buffalo daily.

This is a key program needed in one of the poorest cities in the nation. More than 28% of Buffalonians live below the poverty line, and considering that large sections of Buffalo are considered food deserts, anything we can do to help people in need is a good thing.

The food truck is set to be in service every Monday through Thursday until August 15, 2024, and will be at the following locations:

• EVERY MONDAY - Cazenovia Park, 25 Cazenovia Street, Buffalo, NY 14220
• EVERY TUESDAY - Hennepin Park, 24 Ludington Street, Buffalo, NY 14206
• EVERY WEDNESDAY - MLK Park, 778 Best Street, Buffalo, NY 14211
• EVERY THURSDAY - Riverside Park, 2607 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY 14207

You can find more info about this program on the Buffalo Public Schools website and a list of all the free breakfast and lunch locations here.