Can you believe that it is already time to think about going back to school?   As a parent, you are probably anxious thinking about your child returning to school and dropping all the healthy habits they picked up this summer. From play to eating habits, your child’s daily routine is going to be thrown…

It’s a month into the school year and if you’re like the rest of us, you are probably running out of ideas about what to pack your kids for lunch. This is about the time when most of us lose the motivation to construct cute bento boxes and settle for something quick and easy. However,…

Can you believe that the summer is winding down and it’s time to get the kids ready for school? In some areas of the country, school is already back in session! August is dedicated to all things learning for Back-to-School Month.   Many schools are opening to full capacity, which means getting your child ready…

Did you know that about 82% of children in the US are considered to be in good health? It has been said that “the health of the child is the power of the nation.” Therefore, this October let’s show our support for children’s health, their families, and those that work to help them on National Child Health Day….

Did you know that next week (October 14-18th) is National School Lunch Week (NSLW)?   President John F. Kennedy started NSLW in 1962 and this week’s purpose is to celebrate the benefits lunch provides to our nation’s young student body. Many schools participate by decorating their cafeterias and catering students with a special menu among…

Every year, the School Nutrition Association (SNA) brings awareness to the School Breakfast Program (SBP) for schools. National School Breakfast Week is the SNA’s opportunity to bring more awareness to their SBP. The SNA is a collaboration of over 57,000 members who share the vision of providing high-quality, low-cost meals to kids in schools across…

Nothing is more fun to do during the cold winter months than baking with your family. February has been designated as National Bake for Family Fun Month and that’s reason to celebrate! Baking is a great way to spend valuable time with your family, from selecting and shopping for ingredients to baking and enjoying the…

Did you know that 1 in 3 children are currently overweight or obese? That number continues to grow at an alarming rate! This is why today is a very important day. It marks the start of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.   Childhood obesity increases a child’s risk of developing preventable diseases as an adult,…

Who knew school lunch had its own week? Well it does. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week in order to celebrate the school lunch program in America.   So why do we need a week to celebrate school lunch? Take a moment to think back to your days in elementary…