LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Celebrate National School Lunch Week Oct. 14-18

Coming up, National School Lunch Week is an opportunity to tip the hat to the lunchroom heroes who ensure that students are fed and energized, many with the only meals they’ll receive each day. For the 1 in 5 children in Georgia living with hunger, school nutrition staff make a world of difference by serving up regular, nutritious midday meals.

Studies show that school meals are the most nutritionally balanced meals that most children receive each day. They’re convenient, saving busy parents the work of preparing a daily lunch for their kids. They also create a sense of community as kids eat with peers and trusted adults. At No Kid Hungry, our mission is to work with school nutrition teams to keep school meals available so kids can focus on classwork and on just being kids.

Learning can be tough work—and kids need fuel to do it! A healthy midday meal is crucial to the growing children who go to school. The nutrition teams in Georgia schools are providing that fuel, making sure that kids stay energized and on task for the job of learning. National School Lunch Week is a great chance to recognize their contributions to children’s success in and out of the classroom.

Sincerely,

Kate Goodin

Senior Manager, No Kid Hungry Georgia

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