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
When Their Stress Becomes Your Stress
As if we didn’t have enough of our own stress to manage, our natural concern and empathy for others can sometimes prompt us to adopt their stress in various ways. Consider the following tips as you navigate your involvement.
Self-Care or Self-Sabotage?
“It’s okay—it’s self-care.” How many of us have used this justification to indulge in a less-than-healthy behavior or activity that produces short-term pleasure, offsetting the anxiety and discomfort of stress? The problem is that many such acts of “self-care” can put you at risk for self-sabotage.
Delegate More to Stress Less
Delegating is an essential way to reduce stress, yet we often struggle with passing on responsibilities to others. Let’s explore five common limiting beliefs—thoughts and convictions that create self-imposed barriers—that hold us back from delegating.