April 29th, 2020- – National School Lunch Hero Day is Friday, May 1, 2020. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 health crisis, Aramark’s nutrition staff have safely delivered more than 65,000 free meals to Decatur students, while Decatur Public Schools have been closed.
In celebration of School Lunch Hero Day on May 1, Decatur Public Schools will honor those who have stepped up to feed students during this unprecedented time. Students and families are invited to show their appreciation for their school nutrition staff when picking up meals by:
- Making thank you cards to drop off at meal pick up sites
- Designing a poster in appreciation
- Having students dress up as their favorite superhero while picking up their meals
- Decorating vehicles for meal pick up
School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff, and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America’s students each school day.
This day, celebrated annually since 2013, was designated by The School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the “Lunch Lady” graphic novel series.
