National School Lunch Program

Feeding the Future with Healthy School Lunches

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.

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What's New?

Tools for Schools: Focusing on Smart Snacks

The Smart Snacks in School regulation applies to foods sold a la carte, in the school store, vending machines, and any other venues where food is sold to students.

Final Rule: Child Nutrition Program Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements

Tue, 12/18/2018 - 07:54 am

Verification Toolkit

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 11:04 am

Community Eligibility Provision

Fri, 04/19/2019 - 10:39 am