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
Meet Me at the Intersection of Savory & Sweet
Savory and sweet flavors are distinctly different taste experiences—so distinctive, you might think that they can’t possibly work together effectively, and yet they do. While savory and sweet have contrasting flavor properties, their very differences are also complementary, each enhancing the characteristics of the other.
Navigating What’s Next: Food Costs, Regulations & Resilience
During SNA’s 2025 Legislative Action Conference, four SNA leaders shared how they’re working through rising costs, new regulations and staffing hurdles. Their advice? Stay flexible, plan ahead and lean on your peers.
Shaping a Stronger Voice
Heather Perry, SNA School Nutrition Employee/Manager Representative, shares her reflections on the progress made, lessons learned and the importance of raising employee and manager voices at every level of SNA.