Step behind the serving line to catch a glimpse of modern-day school meals, and learn about the people who help ensure that America鈥檚 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 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
Got Squat?
Want to get the most out of your new year’s fitness resolutions? Instead of pledging to make trips to the gym or pool or even taking a walk (it鈥檚 cold out there in January!), focus on daily squats.
Scam, Sham and Spam
Today鈥檚 predatory scammers are getting more sophisticated and creative in how they manipulate technology in an effort to fool you and gain access to your money, data, property and identity. The best way to protect yourself is to understand the three elements that constitute the vast majority of scams.
Your Daily Bread
Those little plastic tags (or clips or 鈥渂read buckles鈥) that close the clear wrapper around a loaf of bread are more multi-functional than you might realize! The color of the clips provides a code to the freshness of the product!