Celebrate your heroes on
School Lunch Hero Day
When we call school nutrition professionals heroes, we truly mean it. Each spring, we celebrate their dedication, care, and hard work with School Lunch Hero Day.
Join schools across the country in recognizing the vital role these team members play every day—nourishing students, supporting learning, and making a difference for every child who walks through the cafeteria doors.
Shop School Lunch Hero Day Merch!
Every hero deserves the right gear! Shop our official School Lunch Hero Day merchandise to celebrate the incredible school nutrition professionals who make a difference every day—with banners, aprons, stickers, mugs, and more.
Make Your School Lunch Hero Day Special
Planning a great School Lunch Hero Day has never been easier. Check out all the stellar resources you can use to make this a celebration worthy of heroes.
Attention, parents! To learn more about school meals, visit our About School Meals pages. You can find answers to FAQs, hot topics and more.
School Lunch Hero Day Resources
School Lunch Hero Day ResourcesCelebrate big with 10 free resources, including printable activities, social media graphics, and fun ways to thank your school lunch heroes!
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