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.
#NSLW23 will be celebrated October 9-13, 2023.
The official #NSLW23 logo is available! Check back Summer 2023 for more resources as they are available.
#NSLW23 is Coming Soon!
Check back in Summer 2023 for resources, SNA shop, activity sheets and more.
Start Planning Your National School Lunch Week Celebration
It’s never too early to get ready for NSLW! SNA has developed a variety of tools and resources to orchestrate a stellar celebration of school lunches. Official #NSLW23 resources are launching in Summer 2023!
National School Lunch Week resources are supported by
Official NSLW23 Logos
Get the official 2023 National School Lunch Week logos (available in English and Spanish) that you can use to promote your celebration.
Ways to Celebrate
Regardless of our yearly themes, there are simple ways to celebrate this wonderful week. Check out some of our fun ideas to make National School Lunch Week a success at your school!
Ways to Celebrate
Regardless of our yearly themes, there are simple ways to celebrate this wonderful week. Check out some of our fun ideas to make National School Lunch Week a success at your school!
#NSLW22 Recap
See how SNA members across the country celebrated "Peace, Love and School Lunch" during National School Lunch Week in October 2022.
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.
Future Dates
| Dates |
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| October 9-13, 2023 |
| October 14-18, 2024 |
| October 13-17, 2025 |
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