Celebrating healthy eating 

The week of Oct. 15-17 will be a passport to taste as Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services celebrates National School Lunch Week. This year’s theme, “Texas Taste Tour: Your School Lunch Passport,” invites students to discover the benefits of balanced and nutritious meals while spotlighting the farmers, crops and local products that make their way into student lunches. 

Throughout the week, cafeterias will feature special foods, events, and activities designed to help students make healthy lunch choices and experience the diversity of global cuisines. Interactive educational activities are available for all grade levels, giving students the chance to explore Texas agriculture, from Fredericksburg peaches to fresh tomatoes farmed in Marfa. 

Dallas ISD’s free lunch program plays a vital role in student success, ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals that fuel learning and growth. Established in 1946 to fight childhood hunger and support U.S. farms, the National School Lunch Program celebrates National School Lunch Week each year. More than 30 million children nationwide eat school lunches every school day.  

To stay updated on campus events and educational resources, please visit Food and Child Nutrition Services.