National School Lunch Week
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom.
#NSLW23 will be celebrated October 9-13, 2023.
Official #NSLW23 Resources
Use the official #NSLW23 resources to “Level Up” your school lunch game during National School Lunch Week.
Start Planning Your National School Lunch Week Celebration
NSLW is almost here! Use these SNA developed tools and resources to orchestrate a stellar celebration of school lunches. Let's "Level Up with School Lunch" this year!
National School Lunch Week resources are supported by
#NSLW23 Toolkit
Prepare for your 2023 National School Lunch Week celebrations with the official toolkit, available exclusively to SNA members in both English and Spanish (coming soon!), that includes a logistical checklist, celebration ideas, social media guidance, tips for arranging media events and more!
#NSLW23 Coloring Sheets & Activity Guide
Get ready to help students power up their creativity during National School Lunch Week with these printable activity and coloring sheets.
NSLW Shop
Browse the NSLW shop to purchase themed merchandise that complements your school celebrations.
Marketing & PR Resources
Explore the array of marketing resources crafted by SNA, featuring an official proclamation, infographic, and a customizable press release for the fantastic #NSLW23 celebration.
Official NSLW23 Logos & Artwork
Get the official 2023 National School Lunch Week logos (available in English and Spanish) that you can use to promote your celebration.
Live Webinar!
Join us for an exciting webinar in celebration of National School Lunch Week (NSLW23) as we dive into this year’s theme, “Level Up with School Lunch.” Our featured guest, Chef Rebecca Polson, CC, SNS will take you on a culinary adventure with some cooking demonstration that will perfectly complement the theme and add a fun twist to your school lunch menus.
#NSLW23 Pinterest Board
Introducing our brand-new SNA Pinterest page, with a board dedicated to #NSLW23 celebration ideas! Whether you’re looking for themed decoration concepts, delicious school lunch recipes, engaging activities, or interactive games, our Pinterest page has you covered.
Come join us on Pinterest and kickstart your journey to creating the ultimate NSLW experience today!
Benefits of School Lunch
Balanced nutrition throughout the day contributes to student success in and out of the classroom! The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offers students fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and fat free or low fat milk with every school lunch.
Click on the link to read more about the proven benefits of the National School Lunch Program.
Future Dates
| Dates |
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| October 9-13, 2023 |
| October 14-18, 2024 |
| October 13-17, 2025 |
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