Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is celebrating National School Lunch Week this week, in recognition of the 30 million meals served daily to students around the country.
This year’s theme, “Level Up With School Lunch,” features fun-filled student activities and district events that promote the importance of healthy eating while highlighting the many reasons students love school lunch.
“We know our students can’t concentrate on learning if they do not have the proper nutrition,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter B. Licata.
“Our Food and Nutrition Services professionals are dedicated to ensuring students have a great variety of delicious and healthy meals available to help their academic achievement and overall well-being.”
BCPS is highlighting National School Lunch Week through the following:
- Official proclamation by the School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC) declaring October 9 –13, 2023 as National School Lunch Week.
- Dignitaries are invited to have lunch at a school of their choice during NSLW.
- NSLW Poster Contest – Students of all grade levels are invited to create an original poster using the slogan “Level Up with School Lunch” and submit it by November 6, 2023. An award ceremony will be held to name and award prizes to the winners for each grade level.
- High School Instagram Contest: Students are encouraged to tap into their creativity to take a gamer-themed selfie that shows them enjoying their lunch and post it on Instagram tagging @BCPSFNS. The student with the most “likes” on the post will receive a $25 gift card to Fandango.
“School meals are a lifeline for the 1 in 7 kids in our state living with hunger, helping nourish their bodies and minds – fueling them for academic success and good health,” said Sky Beard, director of No Kid Hungry Florida.
“And for parents struggling to make ends meet amidst the high cost of food, school meals can help stretch the monthly budget to cover other necessities.”
Sky says parents and guardians are also able to get proper school lunches at a reduced price or at no cost from their school district, if they are struggling with the high food prices.
