"In the long view, no nation is healthier than its children,
or more prosperous than its farmers." - President Harry Truman, on signing the 1946 National School Lunch Act.
Through the Years
The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 when President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act into law. The National School Lunch Program is a federal nutrition assistance program. Through the years, the program has expanded to include the School Breakfast Program, Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. In 1962, Congress designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in October each year as "National School Lunch Week."
The video below looks at the school lunch program from the late 1930s to the present day and includes President Obama signing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. One can see from the photographs some of the changes in the foods provided. There is an increase in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and low-fat dairy. (Part of the video has clips from a film produced by the USDA in the mid-60s.)
School Lunch Resources
Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, stated: “National School Lunch Week reminds us how important it is that our children be healthy and active, that they do not go hungry, and that they have access to nutritious meals."
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
National School Lunch Week
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day is an event that takes place each October. Parents visit their children’s school and have lunch with them in the cafeteria. The goal is to learn more about what goes into putting together a healthy lunch, and for parents and school officials to open the lines of communication so they can work together to provide kids with the healthiest meals possible.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
National School Lunch Week
October 10 – 14, 2011
October 10 – 14, 2011
"In the long view, no nation is
healthier than its children, or more prosperous than its farmers." - President Harry Truman, on signing the 1946 National School Lunch Act.
Through the Years
The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 when President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act into law. The National School Lunch Program is a federal nutrition assistance program. Through the years, the program has expanded to include the School Breakfast Program, Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program and the Summer Food Service Program. In 1962, Congress designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in October each year as "National School Lunch Week."
The video below looks at the school lunch program from the late
1930’s to the present day and includes President Obama signing the
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. One
can see from the photographs some of the changes in the foods
provided. There is an increase in whole grains, fruits, vegetables,
lean protein and lowfat dairy. (Part
of the video has clips from a film produced by the USDA in the
mid-60s.)
School Lunch Resources
Additional Resources
The
Chefs Move to Schools program, run through
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will help chefs partner with
interested schools in their communities so together they can create
healthy meals that meet the schools’ dietary guidelines and budgets,
while teaching young people about nutrition and making balanced and
healthy choices. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). Improving child nutrition is the focal point of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA). The legislation authorizes funding and sets policy for USDA's core child nutrition programs. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act allows USDA, for the first time in over 30 years, opportunity to make real reforms to the school lunch and breakfast programs by improving the critical nutrition and hunger safety net for millions of children.
Final Rule (pdf): Cooperation in USDA Studies and Evaluations, and Full Use of Federal Funds in Nutrition Assistance Programs Nondiscretionary Provisions of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296 (6/29/11)
Priceless: School Lunch
"Priceless" launched the
One Tray
campaign depicting the cafeteria tray as the conduit for a reformed
school food system that supports healthy children, local farms, and
smart schools. The video was created by three IATP Food and Society
Fellows, Shalini Kantayya, Nicole Betancourt, and Debra Eschmeyer to
raise awareness for the Child Nutrition Act.
Tom Vilsack, Secretary of
Agriculture stated “National School Lunch Week reminds us how
important it is that our children be healthy and active, that they
not go hungry, and that they have access to nutritious meals."
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
National School Lunch Week
October 11 – 15, 2010
October 11 – 15, 2010
or more prosperous than its farmers." - President Harry Truman,
on signing the 1946 National School Lunch Act.
Through the Years
The National School Lunch Program was created in 1946 when President Truman signed the National School Lunch Act into law. The National School Lunch Program is a federal nutrition assistance program. Through the years, the program has expanded to include the School Breakfast Program, Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program and the Summer Food Service Program. In 1962, Congress designated the week beginning on the second Sunday in October each year as "National School Lunch Week."
President Obama stated, "The National School Lunch Program will once again become a national priority. Good nutrition at school is more vital than ever, in light of the increased number of children in the US who are obese or overweight.”
Chefs across America are getting involved by creating more nutritious and appealing school meals. "Chefs Move to Schools," is a partnership linking chefs with schools in their communities and has more than 1,900 volunteers creating wholesome meals while teaching students about nutrition and healthy food choices.
USDA is creating a network with local farmers, States, localities, tribal authorities, school districts and community organizations to provide more fruits, vegetables, and other fresh and nutritious foods for school meals.
School Nutrition Association (SNA)
Overview. Recognized as the authority on school nutrition, the SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946. The School Nutrition Association is a national, nonprofit professional organization.
Mission. To advance good nutrition for all children.
Vision. Healthful meals and nutrition education are available to all children.
The SNA works to ensure all children have access to healthful school meals and nutrition education by:
*Providing members with education and training
*Setting standards through certification and credentialing
*Gathering and transmitting regulatory, legislative, industry, nutritional and other types of information related to school nutrition.
*Representing the nutritional interests of all children.
SNA has launched a new campaign called Tray Talk. The site is designed to emphasize the benefits of school meals and showcase success stories from school nutrition programs nationwide.
Brought to you by the School Nutrition Association
Salad Bar in Every School on WJLA-TV
United Fresh Foundation places salad bars in schools for better child nutrition. WJLA TV in Washington profiles the impact on one area school.
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