National School Lunch Week

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.

NSLW25 will be celebrated October 13-17, 2025.

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Get ready for a globetrotting adventure!

NSLW25 resources will be landing in late summer of 2025. Buckle up and stay tuned as we embark on this exciting journey around the world of school nutrition!

Pack Your Bags for National School Lunch Week

We're gearing up for an exciting journey to NSLW25! Although it may feel like a distant destination, our preparations are already in full swing.

Bon voyage!

Notice for Industry Members:

At the School Nutrition Association, we deeply value our industry partners and appreciate your continued support in promoting and celebrating National School Lunch Week (NSLW) and National School Breakfast Week (NSBW). While we encourage everyone to take part in these important campaigns, the logos and assets created for NSLW and NSBW are reserved for individual school use and campaign sponsors.

To ensure compliance with our logo usage guidelines, the NSLW and NSBW logos should not be used in any industry advertisements or marketing materials. If you have any questions regarding specific usage, please email our Marketing Manager, Michael Pereira. We appreciate your understanding and support of these guidelines.

If you’re interested in future NSLW and NSBW sponsorship opportunities or partnerships, please email our Senior Corporate Sales, Industry Success & Patron Program, Nita Artis, CMP, DES. Thank you for your ongoing collaboration and commitment to promoting school nutrition programs nationwide!

NSLW25 Logos and Elements

Available in English and Spanish, these logos come in various styles, making them perfect for all your promotional needs.

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NSLW24 Resources

As we set our sights on future adventures, we know that inspiration can come from the treasures of the past. Explore our treasure trove of resources from the 2024 National School Lunch Week!

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Benefits of School Lunch

Balanced nutrition throughout the day contributes to student success in and out of the classroom! The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offers students fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and fat free or low fat milk with every school lunch.

Click on the link to read more about the proven benefits of the National School Lunch Program.

Dates
October 13-17, 2025
October 12-16, 2026
October 11-15, 2027
October 9-13, 2028

National School Lunch Week