Today, on School Lunch Hero Day, we honor the dedicated school nutrition professionals across Virginia. These unsung heroes ensure that students receive nutritious meals daily, playing a crucial role in combating childhood hunger and supporting academic success.
Their commitment goes beyond serving meals; they provide comfort, care, and a sense of normalcy to countless children. Their efforts are especially vital as schools and communities work to strengthen and sustain programs that ensure all students have access to nutritious meals.
To delve deeper into the importance of school nutrition professional and the programs that nourish kids across Virginia:
- School lunch staff fight childhood hunger
This letter to the editor lifts up the tireless work of school nutrition teams and their frontline role in ending childhood hunger in Virginia. - Robust CEP program vital to solve childhood hunger
This opinion piece explores how the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)—a federal program that allows high-need schools to offer free meals to all students—is a powerful tool in the fight against hunger.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate our school lunch heroes for their unwavering dedication and the positive difference they make in our children’s lives every day. From all of us at No Kid Hungry Virginia, we see you and we thank you.
