05/01/2026
Kitchens in the Mead School District serve over 5,000 lunches and almost 2,000 breakfasts each day. EACH DAY!
Let's celebrate our kitchen staff on this School Lunch Hero Day!
Nationally, the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs provide 4.9 billion lunches and 2.6 billion breakfasts served to 30 million students each year, making them the largest food provider in the country!
School lunch is critical to student health and well-being, and ensures that students have the nutrition they need throughout the day to learn. Research shows that school meals are the most nutritious meals that American children receive. Children who consume school meals have higher intakes of milk, fruits, and vegetables, and lower intakes of snacks and desserts, compared to non-participants.
Thank you to all the School Lunch Heroes in the Mead School District who are making a positive impact in our communities on a daily basis!