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.

NSLW26 will be celebrated October 12-16, 2026.

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Shop the Official NSLW26 Store!

Get everything you need to celebrate National School Lunch Week in style! From colorful posters and banners to fun giveaways, t-shirts, and student-friendly swag, the official SNA shop is your one-stop spot for all the merch that makes lunch week a blast.

More information is coming soon!

Celebrating Our NSLW Ambassador

We’re proud to recognize our National School Lunch Week Ambassador, AmTab, for their partnership and dedication to celebrating school meals.

Our ambassadors help us shine a spotlight on the power of school lunch, fueling students with nutrition, energy, and inspiration every single day. Through their support, we’ve been able to share new resources, reach more schools, and make this celebration bigger and brighter than ever. Their leadership reminds us that school meals are about community, care, and opportunity. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to AmTab for being a champion of school nutrition and for standing alongside school nutrition professionals across the country. Together, we’re making sure every tray tells a story worth celebrating. Want to become an NSLW or NSBW Ambassador? Please email our Senior Corporate Sales, Industry Success & Patron Program, Nita Artis, CMP, DES.

Future Dates

Dates
October 12-16, 2026
October 11-15, 2027
October 9-13, 2028
October 8-12, 2029

National School Lunch Week