Explore available resources that can strengthen school nutrition programs.
Discover professional development and training resources, get help from experts to teach nutrition education and create a culture of wellness at school and in the community.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program, was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. When school is out, SFSP provides free meals to kids and teens in low-income areas.
Discover school and community 'Farm-to-You' programs that increase food literacy and bring nutrition to life.
The National School Lunch Program has played an important role in nourishing students across the U.S. by providing little to no cost meals daily. Read this blog post to learn more.
Since 2013, the first Friday of May has been dedicated School Lunch Hero Day. A day to recognize school foodservice professionals for their devoted efforts to nourishing students.
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School meals have always been a critical access point for the nutritious foods that children need to grow and learn and help ensure children, especially families living at or below the poverty line, are able eat. Read more to learn how mental health outcomes in children and teens are influenced by food insecurity.
NEW Nutrition Builder Series!Help students answer the question, "Can breakfast boost brainpower?" through a fun, interactive nutrition activity. Breakfast Builders help students explain what they learned and set a goal to help prepare breakfast.
Bessie O'Connor, RDN, explains how school meals provide a critical access point for nutritious foods
Watch hereMegan Holdaway, RDN, discusses the important role of milk in school meal programs.
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