2025 School Lunch Hero Day Resources

Let’s Show Our Gratitude!

Every day, dedicated school nutrition professionals ensure that students are well-fed and ready to learn. School Lunch Hero Day (May 2, 2025) is a special opportunity to recognize their hard work and dedication. There are so many creative ways to say thank you—make a banner, craft thank-you cards, sing a song, perform a skit, or create a special display!

Get Started with These Resources

Below, you’ll find a collection of free downloads and activity ideas to help you plan the perfect celebration!

1. Official School Lunch Hero Day artwork: Drawn by author, Jarrett J. Krosoczka to add flair to your celebration. Use these designs for posters, social media, banners, or thank-you cards!
2. Coloring Sheets: Print these School Lunch Hero Day coloring sheets and let students join the celebration in a creative way.
3. Social Media Images: Download a set of 8 social media images, each featuring a different School Lunch Hero character. Available in two sizes, these images are perfect for sharing on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and more to show appreciation for your school nutrition team!
4. Printable Greeting Cards: Encourage students to share heartfelt messages! Download and print thank-you cards in English and Spanish that students can personalize for their school nutrition team.
5. DIY Student-Signed Apron Craft: Create a one-of-a-kind apron decorated with student signatures and drawings, with instructions available in English and Spanish.
6. Connect the Cafeteria & Classroom: Teach students about the vital role of school nutrition staff! Use this educational guide to link the cafeteria and classroom, helping students appreciate the impact of healthy meals.
7. Video: Learn to Draw a Lunch Lady! Follow along as Jarrett J. Krosoczka demonstrates how to draw a Lunch Lady—then challenge students to create their own school lunch hero.
8. Create your own Comic Book ending: Download and print Lunch Lady comic book panels where students can write and illustrate their own ending to the story.
9. Sample Press Release: Spread the word! Let your school, district, and local community know how much you appreciate school nutrition staff by issuing a press release for School Lunch Hero Day.
10. Sample Proclamation: Make it official! Use this sample proclamation to request formal recognition from your school district, local government, or community leaders.

Looking for more inspiration? Check out our School Lunch Hero Day Pinterest board gather ideas and the hashtag #SchoolLunchHeroDay on Instagram to see how other schools are celebrating.