Public Schools in Broward County (BCPS) celebrates National School Lunch Week (NSLW) October 14-18, 2024, in recognition of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which serves nearly 30 million children across the country each day. The theme for 2024, “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure,” highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to a student’s success inside and outside of the classroom. The week features fun student activities and district-wide events that promote healthy eating while highlighting why students love their school lunch.

BCPS NSLW includes the following events.

• An official proclamation from the Broward County Board of Education declaring October 14-18, 2024, as NSLW.
• A poster contest for BCPS students of all grade levels. Artwork must be completed by October 14th and should reflect what the NSLW theme means to them.

• • At an awards ceremony, the winners of the competition for each grade level will be announced and awarded prizes.
  • Contest winners will have their artwork displayed in the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center school hall. They will also receive a ribbon and attend a special reception. The grand prize winner will receive an iPad.

“We are thrilled to celebrate National School Lunch Week and highlight the work of our Food & Nutrition Services professionals who ensure all students receive healthy and nutritious meals that promote their academic success,” said BCPS Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn. “As part of this week-long celebration, I look forward to hosting our annual poster contest to showcase students’ artistic talents while highlighting the importance of proper nutrition.”

The federally funded National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has been helping students succeed in school for 77 years by providing them with balanced, healthy meals every day. The program requires that school meals meet federal nutrition standards.

The BCPS Food and Nutrition Services Department will provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in the 2024-25 school year thanks to funding from the Food and Nutrition Services Department through the Community Eligibility Provision, the Universal Free Breakfast Program, and the Universal Free Lunch Program Pilot Year 2.

Lunch options are healthier than ever, with more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, and less fat and sodium. Cafeterias have also expanded their vegan and vegetarian options.

For information on the BCPS Food & Nutrition Services department, visit browardschools.com/food-service. Breakfast and lunch menus can be viewed online by school location through the Meal Viewer. For updates from the BCPS Food & Nutrition Services department, follow @BCPSFNS on X, facebook.com/BrowardSchoolsFAN on Facebook, and @BCPSFNS on Instagram.

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