Celebrate National School Lunch Week October 14 - 18

School meals help children have the nutrition they need for growth, health and learning. Did you know that the National School Lunch Program has been helping to feed America’s children for more than 73 years? Below are some ways to engage families and students in the week’s celebrations.

• Share our MyPlate Guide to School Lunch and Welcome to School Lunch fliers with families.
• Hold a School Lunch Taste Test Event with elementary or secondary school students.
• Connect nutrition education to the school lunch menu:
• • See our Cafeteria Connections in our Discover MyPlate Lessons for Kindergarten
  • Find fruit and vegetables on the menu in this Great Garden Detective Lesson for Grades 3-4
  • Have middle school students to read about healthy eating patterns in this Fueling My Healthy Life article.
• Provide a presentation to school staff and parents about how school lunch supports school wellness.

Want to learn more about the National School Lunch Program in your State? Contact your State agency.