North Penn to Celebrate National School Lunch Week

Healthy eating will be the focus next week at North Penn School District, as it celebrates National School Lunch Week with games and activities.

“We have an action packed menu planned all week at all schools. On Thursday, October 16th, we will decorate our cafeterias, encourage kids to wear their favorite team jersey, and have a kid’s favorite...breakfast for lunch!,” according to an announcement from the district.

The district’s coordinator of school nutrition services said National School Lunch Week is a good time for the community to learn about the healthy options being served each day in North Penn cafeterias.

“School lunches are healthier than ever, with more fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, and less fat and sodium” said Pamela Gallagher, Coordinator of School Nutrition Services.

The National School Lunch Program, which has been serving the nation’s children for more than 60 years, requires school meals to meet federal nutrition standards like offering fruits and vegetables every day, serving whole-grains and limiting fat, calories and sodium.