Achieving 45% School Breakfast Participation with LINQ POS Stations on Wheels

Suffolk Public Schools in Southern Virginia put their breakfast program on wheels to meet students where they are and maximize participation. They’re currently serving 6,500 students daily, achieving 45% school breakfast participation across the district. That reflects a significant impact on classroom success by ensuring students start the day fed and ready to learn. 

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LINQ makes it easier for us to set up mobile breakfast carts, letting us focus on what matters most. We’re expanding menu options, securing grant funding, and creating paid work experience opportunities for students.

Angela Howell
Nutrition Services Compliance Coordinator 

With the LINQ School Nutrition Suite, Suffolk uses our best-in-class tablet-based POS system to set up breakfast carts in locations convenient for students. Wirelessly connected terminals enable staff members to quickly roll out and set up their stations. Instant digital payment processing keeps lines moving so they can serve more students before the bell rings. They’re currently optimizing their operations by setting up real-time inventory updates, enabled by syncing POS and back of house data.  

How Suffolk Public Schools Transformed Nutrition Operations 

  • 45% Breakfast Participation 
    Tablet-based LINQ POS stations enable staff to serve 6,500 students daily, virtually anywhere. 
  • Instant Payments for Faster Lines 
    Students pay using their LINQ Connect digital meal account, keeping lines moving. 
  • Real-Time Inventory Updates 
    Suffolk’s next step is implementing real-time inventory updates as purchases are made. 
  • Delivering More for Students 
    With breakfast operations simplified, Suffolk now focuses more on expanding menu options, securing vital grant funding, and expanding educational opportunities.