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Recap: School Meals Celebration Week 2021

In October 2021, we hosted a statewide celebration of school meals in Maine. Our partners and community members came together to say why #SchoolMealsMatterToME. Here are some of the highlights.

Watch a recording of our virtual panel discussion featuring partners and experts in child food security

Read some words of appreciation for school food heroes! Add your own thank you note here

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Follow our hashtag on social media to see why #SchoolMealsMatterToME

Lean into Local! Learn about the impact of school meals on local food systems with a fun quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ
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