Celebrate your heroes on
School Lunch Hero Day
When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That’s why we celebrate them every spring with the annual School Lunch Hero Day.
Join schools across the country that are recognizing the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria.
School Lunch Hero Day will be celebrated on May 2, 2025.
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
Celebrate with these 10 free resources, including printable activities, social media graphics, and more ways to show your appreciation!
Learn Where It All Started
In 2013, SNA partnered with author Jarrett J. Krosoczka, of the “Lunch Lady” book series, to remind everyone that school nutrition employees are superheroes that deserve some recognition. Check out Jarrett Krosoczka’s Ted Talk about School Lunch Hero Day!
Throw a Party For Your Heroes
Discover ways to celebrate your hero by throwing them the perfect party. We’ve gathered some tips to help make the day even more special.
Official Merchandise
Every superhero deserves swag! Check out our line of official merchandise honoring heroic school nutrition professionals.
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