Step behind the serving line to catch a glimpse of modern-day school meals, and learn about the people who help ensure that America’s students are well-fed and poised for academic success.
From nutrition requirements and statistics to school nutrition success stories and national campaigns, this is everything you need to know about our nation’s school meal programs.
Key Facts
The People Behind School Meals
School Nutrition Success Stories
Learn how school nutrition professionals and meal programs have made a difference in the lives of America’s students.
School Nutrition Professionals
From chefs to nutritionists and industry partners to state agencies, learn more about the people who collaborate to ensure school meal programs thrive.
Annual Observances
National School Lunch Week
School lunches are worth celebrating! Learn more about National School Lunch Week (NSLW), commemorated annually in October.
National School Breakfast Week
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW), celebrated annually in March, honors the importance of a nutritious morning meal in fueling students for success.
School Lunch Hero Day
Recognize the impact of school nutrition professionals on School Lunch Hero Day (SLHD), occurring annually on the first Friday of May.
School Nutrition Magazine
Embrace Cultural Diversity Through Food
School nutrition is a natural area to promote cultural diversity. In a profession where food takes a front seat, inviting staff and families to share favorite foods is a great way to help them feel more comfortable embracing, expressing and sharing their cultural traditions.
Ingredients for Health: Dragon Fruit
What’s pink, green, spiky and delicious? Dragon fruit! This unique fruit has skyrocketed in popularity; discover how to prepare it, nutrition information, recipes and more.
Grate Advice for Storing Cheese
If cheese is one of your food passions, you should know how to store it properly! Hard, soft and crumbled cheeses all require different approaches to storage; hear from cheese experts to learn how to make sure all your cheese stays fresh.