How TJ Walker Middle School is helping students stay fed during the shutdown

DOOR COUNTY (NBC 26) — At TJ Walker Middle School, students are participating in a “second breakfast” program launched about a month ago, with participation increasing soon after the government shutdown began.

In the halls of TJ Walker Middle School, students step out of class for what the district calls “second breakfast.”

We talked with school staff and heard from a student about how the second breakfast program is helping kids each morning. Watch below: Second breakfast: how TJ Walker middle school is helping students stay fed during the shutdown

“Before I came up, I got a milk from it," Jaxx, a student at TJ Walker, said.

Jaxx says he takes a second breakfast or snack each morning at school.

“Most of the times, and I obviously like to have a snack when I’m working," Jaxx said.