National School Lunch Week 2026

This National School Lunch Week, we’re celebrating 80 years of the National School Lunch Program and the school nutrition professionals who make it possible every day.

Behind every meal are early mornings, careful planning, nutrition standards, and hard work that often goes unseen. This week is a chance to highlight those efforts and show communities how school meals help students come to school ready to learn.

Thank you to our school lunch staff for all they do to nourish students and keep this important program thriving. We hope you enjoy celebrating 80 years of school meals with a little Cafeteria Circus fun!

View resources for this year’s celebration.