Tory is an amazing lady that goes out of her way everyday to TEACH our children about school nutrition. Always a smile and lots of costumes. Makes learning fun for all ages.

Horry County

Christina works tirelessly every day to ensure not only that her preschool nutrition department is ran smoothly but Christina is the first to always ask if help is needed anywhere in the district if schools are working short. Christina goes ABOVE and BEYOND on keeping her meals relevant and meals that kids are interested in and enjoy. She is always up to date on SNA news and guidelines. She prides herself on her job. Christina leaves no rock unturned. Christina is a joy to work with and a joy to her little kiddos in the preschool. She is the most deserving person I know.

Calloway County BOE

Thank you for making a difference!

Thank you so much for putting together lunches for kids, and making sure no kid goes hungry.

Have a great day

I want to express my gratitude to the school staff for their dedication to nurturing our children's lives and filling their hearts with love every day. When I was growing up, my school didn't offer school lunch. But, I always remember the kindness of my teachers and their faces. Even today, remembering those moments makes me feel loved.

Thank you Mr. Jude for going the extra mile and ensuring that we are fueled and ready for action on the soccer field!

Thanks Mrs. Harris for watching over all students and making sure they are safe and cared for! We appreciate all you do.

Thank you Ms. B for being the best ever. I appreciate all you do for our kids!

Thank you Mr.O for being so supportive and making sure us kids have the tools we need. And for making class so fun!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Thank you so much for sharing lunch daily.So many don’t realize this may be a child’s only food. 🙏🏽

Thank you to the teachers and staff at Council Rock High School South in Holland, PA! You have taught me so much and showed us all such grace at a difficult age.

Thank you to Dean of Students Ms. Harris in Chandler, AZ for all you do! Those kids are lucky to have you as a guide and leader.

Thank you for all that you do! Your tireless efforts do not go unnoticed and you are making a difference in the lives of so many.

Thanks to the cafeteria workers and staff at Garinger High School!! They are superb and work so hard for our students everyday!!

Thank you to Ms. Brianna Willis of Kairos Acadamies in St. Louis! She provides such an inspirational, safe, nurtured and fun-filled space for her students to learn about and grow from History. Her students and friends are so lucky to have her infectious sunshiny bubbliness in our lives!

Thank you for your relentless hard work, the early and often LONG hours, and endless dedication you bring as key players in our kids' futures.

Thank you to all the cafeteria workers, teachers and school staff who work tirelessly each day to ensure our nation's kids have the meals they need to thrive inside & outside of the classroom. You are an inspiration to us all and real-life superheroes!

Brooke is a wonderful principal, teacher, and wife that truly cares for the kids at her school and making sure they are welcomed and have the best environment for learning. She works day and night with the staff, volunteers, and other members of the faculty and extended community in Oceanside and I want to thank her again for her efforts.

Katie Greene ensures that all students who need/want go home with a bag of food each Friday. She organizes this program for our school and delivers food bags to each students locker to make sure that they have food throughout their weekend. For many of our students the food that they get from school is all that they have so having Ms Greene there to help ensure that they are able to eat even when we’re not at school is truly a blessing to all of us!

A huge thanks to Mrs. Polacek in Arkansas!! She was always ready to figure out how to teach math in the school garden or with counting ingredients in a recipe and for always being a good sport at trying new foods herself. The best adult role model for kids and for myself. Thank you!!!

Thank you to all of the school nutrition teams and FoodCorps AmeriCorps service members who nourish students' minds and bodies in cafeterias, classrooms, and school gardens across the country. So grateful for all of the incredible things you do every day.

Growing up my mother was a cafeteria worker and I remember hearing her worry about the kids whose only meal for the day was at school. She would often bring in extra veggies from her home garden and homemade pickles to share just so they would have a little extra! What you do for kids is more than just feeding their bellies, you are feeding their hearts and giving them fuel for learning! Thank you all for what you do!

To all the Lunch Ladies and Gentlemen out there: thank you for keeping our kids fed, healthy, and doing their best. You are amazing!

Blessings to the team for the wonderful work.

Thank you Sadia & Team for #servingfoodandlovewithcare

Thank you @erikarae_h ! ❤️

Thanks to all Lunch Ladies and Janitors!

Thankful to all the great folks working with the children!

The Denbigh High School Cafeteria Team and the Newport News Public Schools Nutrition Services team!

I’m proud that washington state gives their children breakfast and lunch for free in their public schools❤️

Our counselor Angel Brown goes above and beyond to help kids with any need. Our kids are always allowed to go to her office and grab something out of a food bucket when they haven’t had breakfast. Many kids come in late and miss the opportunity for a morning meal.

Thank you Mrs. Gonzalez for being a home away from home for your students. You fill our hearts while you fill our minds. Forever grateful.

Thank you for all you do to keep our kids tummies full

Thank YOU for your service.

I would love to thank Ms. Bertha Carmona in Asuza, California. I got to hear her story and passion for serving meals delicious meals to kids in the district. She spoke about families working up to three jobs to make ends meet and the relief that school meals provide to them. Muchas gracias Ms. Bertha!!

Diane, your heart for the students in your school, is outstanding!

Thank you for what you do!!

Good bless lunch ladies… this was the oinly meal I had growing up🥺

Kayley Austin, thank you for what you do!

Mr. Shutes makes sure all his kids are taken care of!

I would like to thank my 11th grade English teacher for supporting and helping me strive in learning.

I may not know you all personally but what you do for kids is amazing. It’s brilliant knowing how you can take pocket change, or even out of your own salary for students you may never really know.

Lolly is dedicated to making sure that children have enough to eat. She is friendly, caring, loving and just amazing!! Thank you Lolly for everything you do!!! <3 2nd Grade

My son and I had the privilege of meeting not one but a lot of amazing teachers at Juniata Park Academy and CAPA. We still keep in touch with these amazing teachers and principals. Amanda affectionately calls Ms. D, Mrs. Stacey Meiklejohn-Reeves, Mrs. Annette Patterson, Mrs. Peggy Stear, Dr. Linda Keele Mrs. Michelle Johnson, and last but not least my first music teachers who noticed my gifts, my love for books, and music. Mrs. Jacqueline Garden-Marshall, BethAnn Scamby, and Brian Ewing, my High School music teacher. I will never forget the impact each of these wonderful human beings made on my life. I have to mention the three principles that encouraged me when I was being bullied were Mrs. Kimberly Byrd, Mrs. Tammy Lind-Butikis, and Mrs. Joan Richie. I wanted to give them their flowers. I appreciate them all .

Shout out to all of my great coworkers. They always put kids first and serve great food options 🍉🥦🍓🥕

Thanks again to @heymissgray for being a bright light in the lives of her students, family and friends! 💛 #ThankSchoolHeroes

Thank you to the amazing school nutrition teams across the country. Day in and day out, each and every one of you do everything in your power to ensure that kids have the nutritious food they need to thrive. Thank you for changing lives!

I'd like to thank Carversville Farm Foundation for growing food for those in poverty – and they donate it for free. This local organic farm goes above and beyond to ensure nutrition is accessible to all. True hunger hero!

Our district (New Hope Solebury) provides free breakfasts year round to all students! The teachers encourage all children to make healthy and mindful choices so everyone has an opportunity to feed their bodies well. I'm thankful to the entire staff for ensuring our children have complete meals to start their day.

Mrs. Ram always makes sure we aren't hungry. She brings snacks to school to share with us all the time. She's the best teacher ever!

Making a difference in those kids lives🙌 #hugeimpact

Melanie N. is an amazing cafeteria lady! She always makes sure the kids have enough to eat and a smile on their face. She looks out for students like they were her own kids.

Mrs Frank is amazing with all her kids but from experience… Always helps my son get a snack if needed when he is hungry and either is too picky for breakfast or lunch or maybe missed one.

Mrs Arensberg, Alabama
Goes above and beyond for both her 4th grade students and school wide running both a food pantry and care closet ensuring all needs are met for a successful education.

Thank you to ALL school staff at good hope in cullman alabama! But mostly, to Emily harbison blankenship at the BOE to make sure it is possible for everyone to be fed!

Thanks you to @colleenscomfortcloset on IG for demonstrating and advocating for true compassion without judgement for her students – you’re a shining example

i don’t have kids but i was one and i’m currently struggling with nutritional needs and hope the kids can find the food they need. thanks you to any involved in helping get food to kids.

Thank you to all the cafeteria staff at Big Creek Elementary for loving and feeding our kids every day! You help our kids to thrive in school! We so appreciate you!!

Thank you for going above and beyond to ensure every kid at Talley has what they need to be successful!

Thank you to Susan Mulherin and lunch ladies for the hard work they put in everyday!

I would like to thank Denise Stewart a school lunch lady who would do anything for the kids of the school she invited me inside the warm cafeteria kitchen at 5am because I moved cities but continued going to that school for three more years and she's going thru some health issues right now

Thank you so much to all of the Keewahdin Elementary cooking/cafeteria staff for keeping our children fed and happy! Without you, they wouldn’t be able to focus on learning and giving it their best shot, so thank you for keeping their bellies full!

Amy,
Thank you for all you do for our kids. Not only do you make sure they are fed, but you make sure they know they are loved!
You are amazing!!!

Thank you for making sure our kids have the food they need to help them focus on the learning and activities that they get to do at school and at home.

Our school janitor Mr. Hines from Southern Nash High School always goes out of his way when asked whether it’s bring food for kids, giving them money for chips and a drink or buying their school lunch! He’s an amazing person who connects with students and pushes them to be the best version of them selves!

Thank you so much to the incredible nutrition heroes at Rolling Hills Elementary! Your dedication, kindness and commitment is one to be awarded.

I just want to thank all the lunch aids that do their best at providing amazing meal to the school children. I know your job isn’t easy but please keep up the good work.

As someone who grew up living off of school lunches and food drives, your care for your work is so important and I appreciate lunch ladies like u sm💕

Scott Germain does rural food access and mobile non-congregate meals to make sure kids in hard to reach places have the meals they need!

Chelsey really cares about the kids in Washington County and goes above and beyond to ensure they have access to the meals they need!

I'll always remember the smiles, jokes, & laughter from our nutrition staff growing up as a little kid. Most of all, they were always so dedicated to the students and being a positive part of our day. School nutrition staff deserve the world's biggest trophy–but short of shipping boxes of trophies out, sending sincere, nostalgic gratitude for all you do. The positive impact you make on kids will last well into their 30's & beyond (I'm proof!). THANK YOU

Endless amounts of gratitude to all the school nutrition staff and teachers going above and beyond every day in schools across the country to ensure kids and teens not only have access to educational resources, but the fuel they need to learn and thrive in and out of the classroom!

The teachers & cafeteria staff at Robert Goddard Montessori School in PG County, Md. have been through so much in the last few years – but they keep showing up and putting our kids first. Thank you!!! XO

Judy has a smile for everyone. She and her staff make homemade rolls for the students each day. Not only does this help stretch the budget, but they are nutritious and delicious and keep the students filled up. She and her team have fun ways like, bulletin boards, voting and contests to showcase nutritional foods and educate students about what they need to fuel their day!

Wayne Community Schools

Nanette and Sue are people I look forward to seeing at work everyday! They are friendly, personable, and truly care about doing great work. They take pride in their work, and really focus on making the kitchen an inviting place and presentation. They greet students by their name, get to know them, and are helpful and kind when students need help. You can see them decorating the lunchroom doors for the season, wearing spirit wear to celebrate fun days, and honoring other staff during recognition days. Nanette and Sue are people that make Hitchcock a fun place to work and are outstanding assets to our school.

Millard Public Schools

Betty is very passionate about serving the students a nice variety. She incorporates local foods and fun promotions. No matter the obstacle Betty thinks positively and finds a way to feed the students good quality, nourishing food.

Hastings Public Schools

Our cafeteria staff are second to none. They are consistent with attendance, put a personalized touch to the food they serve our 1000 students and staff, help students learn social skills, hold our students accountable for their actions while in their area, and collaborate with teachers and administrators to support our buildings’ daily nutritional needs and staff meals and special events. We could not do “school” without these amazing staff!!!

Omaha Public Schools

Vicky goes over and above to feed our students nutritious meals and is always coming up with fun ways to make our students enjoy eating healthy food.

Lexington School District 1

Angela has been a huge blessing at Northfield. She works hard to prepare delicious food and greets all students with a smile. She goes above and beyond to involve incentives into the lunch program, and is intentional about building relationships with students. We are so grateful for her food and her smile!

Gering Public Schools

Mrs. Sue goes above and beyond to recognize students and staff in the lunchroom. She is always willing to share a smile and is a great team player.

Gretna Public Schools

Our kitchen staff are constantly handling the hustle and bustle of our school’s kitchen with such grace. The hard work and dedication that is observed daily is observed by students and staff of our building. Their positive attitudes, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond in their duties have made a significant impact on our students, staff, and parents alike. The unwavering commitment to excellence is truly admirable, and we are fortunate to have them on our team.

Bellevue Public Schools

Joyce makes sure that our students start off each day with a healthy breakfast and refuels our kiddos at lunchtime. She ensures that these meals are nutritious, and she plans for the unique dietary needs of individual students. She truly cares about students and their well being. She is kind and friendly to each student, and we truly appreciate all that she does to make our lunch program awesome!

Norfolk Public Schools

Silver is GOLD in the kitchen at Loomis Public School! She is very well known by our students and staff, and she goes above and beyond her duties here at Loomis

Loomis Public School

The kitchen staff at Holling Heights is incredible. They know all of the students’ names and are very deliberate about engaging in positive conversation with them. Dave, Alison, and Sandy go above and beyond with meeting the needs of our diverse cliental and always do so with a smile. The kitchen staff sets clear and fair boundaries for our students that teach responsibility. Holling Heights is very grateful to have such a caring, kind, and dedicated kitchen staff. Thank you Dave, Sandy, and Alison for your selfless service to Holling Heights!

Millard Public Schools

Our staff is always kind to ALL of our students. They take time to interact with them and make each student feel special!

St. Paul Public Schools

The St. Paul lunch staff are the most positive group of women…willing to do whatever they can to make the school cafeteria fun, welcoming, and organized. Elementary students especially, look forward to going through the lunch line on holidays and during school celebration days because the lunch staff are dressed in costume! In addition, I’ve noticed that they create individual relationships with a number of students…students in need of connection.

St. Paul Public Schools

Sue is a Nebraska School Nutrition Hero because she knows every student by name, comes out to talk to and check on the students when she is done serving, keeps the salad bar stocked and knows what the students like to eat! Thank you!

Millard Public Schools

Marlene is a friendly face for all of the students and staff at PLSHS. She somehow manages to memorize all of the students names and personally greets them as they walk up to pay. We can’t thank her enough for all that she does for our school.

Papillion LaVista Community Schools

Donna and Bethany go above and beyond to ensure each student feels special during their time at lunch. Students and staff are met with a friendly smile and a heart of service. While being short staffed, we need to rely on subs that help support their work – so they are special to us as well!

Christ Lincoln Schools

Kimberly and Devin are True Nebraska School Nutrition Hero’s. They are an amazing component to our team at Rushville Elementary School. They make sure that our kids follow the Federal Guidelines for vegetables/fruits and main meal. They are always smiling, pleasant and respectful to our students, which our students recognize. They go far and beyond for our students every day, making sure food is prepared and ready to serve, while at the same time, keeping the kitchen facility spotless. We love them!

Gordon-Rushville Public Schools

Trudy Lee is a wonderful cook who makes sure all of the students are fed nutritious lunches. We are a school for special needs students. Some have autism, some have learning problems and some behavior problems. Trudy always remembers who likes what food. She is an excellent problem solver who comes up with compromises to avoid conflicts. We are so grateful to have her.

Waverly Public Schools

Michelle goes above and beyond everyday to meet the needs of our kids.

Callaway Public Schools

The lunch staff have worked hard to improve the meal program in the building. Having a friendly face to greet the students. They have worked hard to learn on the school meal rules.

Wayne Community School

These ladies are a solid team that serve our school with a smile and positive attitude each day. They accommodate student choice and needs and make our lunchroom a happy place to be! They partner with our entire staff to ensure student needs are always at the center (field trip, picnic days, special events).

Lincoln Public Schools

April Floyd is a first year cafeteria manager at East Clarendon Middle & High School in Turbeville, SC. She is my school hero because she shows leadership, compassion, and understanding to all of her staff members as well as to her students. She has the natural ability to work with people and also to turn out very delicious meals. She meets with her staff each Friday to see if they have any ideas or suggestions that they want to share with her. I was so impressed with her manager skills that I picked her school for a review from the State Department of Education to observe. She and her staff had an excellent review.

Clarendon

Dave was an amazing worker and person. He had an incredible work ethic and was very kind to coworkers, staff, and students. He loved his grandchildren, whom he saw every day very much. He will be missed. Unfortunately, cancer took him from us much too soon, but in his time serving at school, he made an indelible impact on all of us.

Wakefield Community Schools

Teresa is always making the lunch rooms brighter and inviting by her decorations. She decorates for every holiday and dresses up the monthly calendar board.

Wayne Community Schools

Patty is very hard working and so are the rest of the cooks in our kitchen. They present food that tastes great and looks awesome. There are numerous options and choices for our students. The staff does an amazing job of serving our kids in a patient, friendly and speedy way. Our kids look forward to school lunch! Thank you Patty, Debbie, Lexi, Tiffany, Julie and Sue Mai

Gretna Public Schools

Connie is the absolute BEST kitchen manager around. Her kindness and smile fill our entire lunchroom and kitchen. She cares about students as if they were her own and goes above and beyond every single day to make sure they are happy and fed. Connie also does this for her staff family – we know how extremely lucky we are to have her at Abbott! She is a fabulous leader! #GoGoGators

Millard Public Schools

Judy is a Nebraska School Nutrition Hero because she works hard to ensure that our students have nutritious meals and lots of variety. We often throw different lunch schedules her way due to pep rallies, early outs, and special occasions, yet she handles the changes with ease. We are lucky to have Judy and her staff at Sacred Heart.

Falls City Sacred Heart

CHEF GOGO (Coach Gordon’s alter ego) visits classrooms and brings in recipes for healthy snacks or breakfasts. She shows our students how easy it is to put together a fast, convenient, on-the-go breakfast or snack and encourages them to taste the results! We are always in for a treat when Chef Go-Go shows up! We all love Chef Go-Go and can’t wait to see her segments on our weekly school newscast, the Wolf View!

Lexington One

Ann Gray and the team at Claude Thompson go way, way above and beyond to create a loving, friendly, exciting and accepting environment for the students at their school. There is no doubt that each student feels accepted, cared for and appreciated as you watch them go through the line and see the interaction between the team and the students.

Fauquier County Public School

Donita is always smiling and always happy to serve our students and staff of Burwell. She works hard to make sure that our meals are delicious and nutritious.

Burwell Public Schools

The school nutrition team at HEMS has exemplified what it means to be school lunch heroes. They’ve worked to add more food choices for students this year, and have focused on trying to increase school lunch participation all while genuinely caring for the students. The extent of their devotion is proven through all the ways they impact their school.

Buchanan County Public Schools

The Kenesaw Kitchen Staff, Amy, Mary, Michelle, & Stephanie, are the epitome of support and love and everything a school could possibly hope for in any of its staff. The four of them not only provide delicious and nutritious meals for over 350 students and staff members, they also greet everyone with a smile, a joke, a hug, or a sound piece of advice. I begin every morning with a pass by the kitchen for no other reason than I know I am going to start my day off right with a “good morning” from them and reassurance that our kids are going to be loved and taken care of. I am beyond honored to share this profession with these ladies and so very blessed they are a part of not only my job, but also my life.

Kenesaw Public Schools

Mrs. Gooder has done a tremendous job with the school lunches this year. The students really enjoy eating the tasty meals the cooks serve. She has gone above her duties to make sure every student gets enough to eat! Job well done!!!

Dundy County Stratton Schools

Rosa has been with OFNS for over 20 years. Rosa is a ray of sunshine! Her laughter, kindness, patience and dedication that she puts into her job brings smiles and joy to not only our students but employees as well. Rosa goes above and beyond to make sure that the best service is provided.

District 1

Gale and Stephanie make a great team. Together they come up with great menu items and different ways to eat foods that kids may not always like. They welcome everyone with a smile and fill our hungry bellies with great food. We are blessed to have them at St. Patrick School.

St. Patrick School, McCook, Lincoln Diocese

Angela’s daily goal as a Cook in Charge is to make sure that there’s nothing incomplete by the end of day. “We all work as a team to get the job done.” Angela has been with the Office of Food and Nutrition Services since 2015. She became a cook for the DOE and loves her job! We are very lucky to have such a great team player like Angela on our side!

District 25

Amney Peters is a wonderful staff member who goes out of her way to make great meals and celebrate special occasions, such as holidays or Dr. Seuss week. She makes extra special meals for the staff for the evening of parent-teacher conferences. Terry is a giving person who takes pride in her work!

Creek Valley Public Schools

Ms. Valdez is ready to assist at any time and in any possible way. During summer she is the only manager that can properly manage our biggest production site without any issues. Ms. Valdez deserves this recognition and more, it has been a pleasure to work with her. She truly is the embodiment of a public servant.

District 14

Penny and Chris are both dedicated to providing a wholesome meal each and every day. The bread made from scratch daily is enjoyed by all. Thank you both and your staff for your dedication and hard work. It’s appreciated.

Leyton Public School

Every day the kitchen staff prepare a nutritious meal for our students and staff. The salad bar is the best! This lunch team is always flexible and creative for our school schedules. The are accommodating and truly serve others.

Norfolk Catholic High School

Patty is a Nebraska School Nutrition Hero for D-T because there is no one that puts move love, care, and attention to serving and providing the highest quality meals for our students. She is here all the time, seeks to care for kids and staff, and will continue to do so for as long as she can. Her reputation of care and concern proceeds her and will be her legacy!

Doniphan-Trumbull Public School

Jeannette is piloting a 2nd Chance Breakfast Program at her school. She is collaborating with building administration during this pilot program to determine what the pros and cons are to such a program. Everyday, we have 100+ students that participate in 2nd Chance Breakfast. Jeannette is a trailblazer in the sense that she is piloting a program that our district has never adopted before in the past. She understands the value of breakfast and she wants to identify the barriers that are keeping kids from eating breakfast and find ways around those barriers in order to make breakfast accessible for all students. Thus far, we have experienced early success! Jeannette possess a can-do attitude and is always focused on solutions. She collaborates extremely well with her building administrations and is intentional about connecting with her students.

Bullitt County Public Schools

Kenny P the Nutrition Panda began his time as Warren County Schools Mascot and Super Healthy Breakfast Ambassador in August of 2021. Kenny holds special events each year in all of our 15 Elementary schools to promote Fresh Fruit and Dairy Smoothies for breakfast. He has a special bicycle that is connected to a blender and he makes smoothies for breakfast for all the students in the school for that particular day. Since August of 2021 Kenny has made over 8,000 smoothies for elementary students during these events. These events are so impactful and we can see that the students are learning and enjoying a new healthy breakfast choice with the fresh fruit and dairy smoothies.

Warren County Schools

Mrs. Becky always has a smile on her face and a kind word and hug if you need it. She makes sure to say and go out and sing Happy Birthday to the students who have a birthday during the week. She is willing to help everyone and has so much compassion for others that it warms my heart to see how much she truly loves and cares about the students and other staff.

K-12 Calhoun County

We are blessed at Cambridge Public Schools to have well-prepared, hearty and tasty lunches. Our staff provides a great entree, as well as, a salad bar and a soup option. Our students and staff are well taken care of by our team in the kitchen!

Cambridge Public Schools

Our entire team is a Nebraska school nutrition hero. They keep a positive attitude and take pride in providing healthy and delicious meals to our students. During the pandemic, they stepped up and provided meals for our students while we were remote learning serving thousands and thousands of sacked meals over a few short months. Today, these ladies continue the tradition of a great lunch program here at Boone Central. They are to be commended for their hard work, dedication, and care in the way they serve our staff and students! I am proud to work alongside each one of them!

Boone Central Public Schools

Jamie does an outstanding job running our kitchen at PLSHS. She is kind, flexible, and always wants to do what is best for students. We greatly appreciate all she does and we are incredibly lucky to have her.

Papillion LaVista Community Schools

Mike is always there for our students no matter what the need is. He cares about the staff and parents and respects our opinions. He is an all around amazing man with a love for our students and school.

Pedro Menendez High School

Mrs. Threats is a Nebraska School Nutrition Hero because she ensures our students get fed breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack every day. Some schools have many people to help with this, but at our school, Mrs. Threats tackles this great feat solo! Mrs. Threats does a great job of holding our students accountable to school expectations and helps them practice their manners every day. Thank you, Mrs. Threats, for all the work that you do for our students and school!

Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic Schools

Jo works tirelessly to ensure healthy breakfast, lunch and snacks for both JCC sites! She also coordinates the summer breakfast and lunch programs for our communities. Jo does a wonderful job of working with staff and students often stating that they are our customers and we want them to be pleased with the product. She is a very dependable, enjoyable person to have as part of our school family! She works hard and has fun while doing so!

Johnson County Central Public Schools

Wendoly is an exceptional cook who goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is very passionate about food and her daily meals offering shows that every day. She partners well with the school administration and wellness in the school and is very creative in presenting and encouraging healthy eating habits for the student population.

District 6

Amanda provides a nutritious menu daily. She has created a food program that is appealing and great tasting yet is budget friendly to families. She cares about students and staff! She has a positive, caring attitude which is displayed daily with those she interacts with. She stays calm even during stressful situations and has great rapport with students, staff, parents, and patrons.

Dorchester Public Schools

Patty goes above and beyond to make sure that our kitchens are prepared and functioning well so that our students have the best meals possible. She works into the evenings and weekends planning and preparing for all three kitchens in our District.

Raymond Central Public School

Michelle comes to work with a smile on her face every day! We are so thankful to have her at Abbott! She makes sure students receive what they need, and is ALWAYS willing to step-up and support whatever role is needed in the lunchroom. We appreciate you, Michelle! #GoGoGators.

Millard Public Schools

Felisia goes above and beyond to try to make meals as delicious as possible for students. She also has been a great collaborator with staff on how to best serve students, make things more efficient, and make sure the students have a great experience. Lastly, she has gone out her way to celebrate various holidays or times of the year by decorating or having special treats for students. She truly cares about making the students smile.

Westside Community Schools

Ms. Sam goes above and beyond her role as a Cafeteria Manager. During lunch she is at the tables building relationships with students and she works at our after school program with our students. She knows our students! The cafeteria runs smoothly under her watch.

Omaha Public Schools

Keisha has been a cook in charge for over 22 years. The results she has achieved are impressive. I am so grateful to have someone like her on my team who is willing to go above and beyond to achieve such great success for her team. Her kindness, caring, and involvement in serving her students on a daily basis is impeccable. Keisha’s work ethic is unsurprised. Her passion and ambition are infectious and her willingness to go the extra mile rubs off on her entire team and has a tangible impact on her students.

District 28

Mary Lou makes lunch time fun for the kids by decorating and dressing up on special occasions. She greets the students with a smile and is always flexible in working with schedule changes!

Blue Hill Community Schools

The students in PS 166 value the hard work that goes into preparing their meals and let Patricia know when they see her on the serving lines.
Patricia genuinely cares about the well-being of every student at PS 166. When asked what she loves most about her job, Patricia replied, “I love when the children are happy. I want to make sure they go home with a full belly.”

District 30

Our staff brings great energy and great food to our lunchroom!

Shickley Public School

Teresa is known to have a positive attitude and is a great team player. She works closely with staff members to create a welcoming environment for students in the cafeteria. When it comes to bringing new items to the lunch menu, she engages her young “customers” for guidance and what to bring back to Lothrop.

Omaha Public Schools

Reva always greets students with a smile. She is the first one in line everyday and works to greet students with a welcoming tone in a field that can be busy and demanding. Ms. Burger also is quick to find students and staff on a regular basis to thank them for making the lunchroom a better place. She is kind, demonstrates excellent work ethic, and treats people the way that she wants to also be treated.

Oakland-Craig Public Schools

Marie keeps our students well-fed with some pretty good tasting food! She manages our cafeteria and makes sure our students are provided appealing, tasty options for breakfast and lunch!

Lexington One

Miranda works exceptionally well under pressure, shows excellent leadership skills, is well liked and highly respected by her staff, the district and the school administration.

District 31

Deniece and her crew do a great job providing wonderful food to our students and staff! We appreciate the hard work she and her team provide daily to keep us well feed.

Lexington One

Janet has worked hard this year trying to keep the kitchen running as consistent as possible. With staffing shortage and charging for school lunches, it has put extra stress on her to make sure that students are getting fed. Students get a lunch and even get options, she has done a good job of not letting those things go as the staffing issues continue to grow! Great job Janet Slama in always putting students first!

Wilber Clatonia Public Schools

Monica goes above and beyond the call of duty. She gets to know our students on a personal level and will have conversations with them daily. Monica makes the day brighter for everyone she comes into contact with. She knows what our students like and don’t like to eat, as well as any dietary restrictions they may have. She has a fast and efficient system set up to get 215 students through our lunch lines in the span of 1 hour. We could not ask for a better person to work with our students.

Norfolk Public Schools

This [E. W. Wyatt MS] team took the odds stacked against them and used them to their advantage. The team focused on continuously learning and developing best practices to manage their routine activities both efficiently and effectively while increasing participation and keeping their students happy.

Greensville County Public Schools

Barbara’s passion is being in the kitchen, cooking with her grandmother and mother beside her since she was a little girl. Always learning the basics of the culinary arts. She takes pride of cooking for the students. Another passion of Barbara its giving to the community, always volunteering in schools, church and local charity.

District 24

Mia and all the lunch crew do such a great job of getting my kids to eat what we couldn’t even get them to try! The boys are always coming up with something funny she did and it brightens their day

St. Paul Public Schools

Kim puts her heart and soul into our lunch program. She makes everything from scratch, including the sauces. She knows every kid and checks to see if they are ok. Kim makes sure that the meals are tasty but still meet the nutritional standards that are required. She loves to hear input from the students and staff and is always open to make improvements. She makes a tremendous impact on our community through her work despite being on a tight budget. We are so lucky to have her.

Gordon Rushville Middle School

Ms. Svetlana Krasilnikova (Lana) has been a cook for 8 years in District 2. She has shown true dedication not only to her students but the district as a whole. She strives to provide nutritious and delectable food that encourages student participation so much that most, if not all, students at P.S. 40 look forward to her meals daily. Through the pandemic Ms. Krasilnikova welcomed the difficult challenges and overcame all obstacles to not only provide presentable and balanced meals to the community but also to the local students in the neighborhood. Ms. Lana is a true master of her craft when it comes to providing appealing and flavorful food to the students.

District 2

The staff at Beulah Elementary School, led by Cafeteria Manager Mary Joiner, exemplifies what it means to be a team…. The food service team is made up of a group of selfless and hardworking individuals who lead by example. They are role models who provide encouragement to the students they feed by uplifting them with positivity and love every day.

Chesterfield County Public Schools

Ms. Vanda always has a positive spirit. The students at her school are always excited to see her and have a conversation with her. With Vanda working as a cook in a high school she sees a lot of the students grow into mature adults by their senior year. She feels that those students are just as much her children. Ms. Vanda goes above and beyond to ensure the students are fed, despite obstacles like staff shortage or equipment down.

District 16

Ms. Hunte goes above and beyond to provide the students the best service. She leads and motivates her staff with love and dedication.

District 7

Steph is so dependable for us at Northwest. Her calm demeanor around our students makes it easy to service everyone. She is a joy to be around and always so positive daily!

Lincoln Public Schools

Terry always has a friendly face and a smile that welcomes all into the kitchen. She works with the head cook to make great meals and is a team player.

Creek Valley Public Schools

We love our school nutrition staff. They work hard to provide our students with a healthy meal and a positive atmosphere.

Superior Public Schools

Mellissa is a great addition to our school. She works hard to create a relationship with every student. This year she had the kids fill out a wish list and she has tried to make every dish they requested. As a result we have added some very tasty entrees to our school lunch menu.

Sandhills Public Schools

Lorri does an outstanding job running our food service and keeping our students and their needs at the forefront of her decision making. She has done an outstanding job of find new and exciting ways to create and implement new items for our students. MJPS is very fortunate to have someone like Lorri Rea running our food service.

McCool Junction Public School

Ms. Munro has been with the Office of School and Nutrition Services for the past twenty-seven years. Ms. Munro is very dedicated to her job and is rarely absent, she even works on holidays as needed. When you visit her assigned school, I.S. 347 School of Humanities the first thing you notice is how clean her kitchen is. She takes pride in her work and is a good role model to her staff.

District 32

Ms. Lisa comes to West Campus every day with a smile on her face. She is not just our “lunch lady”, she is a true member of our team. Ms. Lisa is patient, kind, and personable with our students. She calls all of them by name when serving their food. She is also very funny and collegial with all of the staff as well. Thank you Ms. Lisa!

Westside Community Schools

Ms. Spata is an extraordinary employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that her kitchen is well maintained and her team and students are well taken care of. She maintains a flexible schedule which includes working 12 hour shifts from 6a.m. – 6 p.m. when the job requires, and she does it with a smile. Her dedication, creativity, professionalism and passion to OFNS is a great asset.

District 20

This team has so much heart when it comes to feeding our students… Each of them shows compassion in their own way to these students at meal time. I think the team at Patrick County High School exemplifies excellence in all they do.

Patrick County Public Schools

Brandy knows the children by name and what their favorite foods are. She knows when they have been out sick, welcomes them back and makes them feel like they were truly missed.

John F. Turner Elementary

Tanyia is a joy to be around. She has a lot of fun working in the cafeteria and being around the students. There have been times when she is even dancing to music while working and having a great time with our students. She always does her job with a smile!

Lincoln Public Schools

Nancy leads the kindest and most welcoming cafeteria staff. She is always willing to help and always has a smile on her face. Her staff are so welcoming to our students, and they are so helpful. Our lunch times are so great because of the impact of Nancy and her department!

Omaha Public Schools

Cindy is so cheerful with our students. She always smiles, is kind, and never makes any student go hungry. She will often spend her own money to help our students. She is a sweet soul and brightens our day at Northwest!

Lincoln Public Schools

Cindy does the breakfast here at Creekside everyday!! She is awesome in how she has it set up for the students and ensures they always have plenty of choices. She always makes sure that the food is cooked the way it should be. She keeps her breakfast in a organized fashion. She has been doing this now for 10 years.

Hardin County Schools

Brenda is not only a great employee in our lunchroom, she is so kind-hearted and always wants what is best for others. Brenda serves students each day with a positive attitude and makes sure they have enough to eat. We are glad to have Brenda as an Abbott Gator! #GoGoGators

Millard Public Schools

Natalie is someone who deeply cares about our students. She is flexible when students need to change lunch choices, and she works to help them develop skills for using manners. The students adore Ms. Kuehn, and this is because of the work she puts into relationship building with the students. As a principal, I am grateful for her can-do attitude with all things that come up #CougarProud!

Papillion La Vista Community Schools – Carriage Hill Elementary

Our team here at Neihardt works hard to provide nutritious breakfast and lunch to over 550 students each day. Their positive and friendly demeanor creates a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Millard Public Schools

Trudy is amazing! She arrives at our special-needs school before sun-up every morning, rain or shine, and goes above and beyond the call of duty. Her meals are delicious, with so many wonderful, healthy choices. I have yet to taste anything she makes that I don’t like! She knows each of our students’ needs, likes, and dislikes, and is so accommodating to them, especially our students on the spectrum. She makes sure that everyone has plenty to eat. Trudy is one of the hardest workers that I have ever met. She is always cheerful, calm and just takes everything in stride. Trudy has great rapport with students and staff alike. She is a tremendous blessing to our school!

Catholic Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska

Battle Creek Jr-Sr High School is so fortunate to have these three ladies serving our students lunch daily. The effort they put into making the best lunches possible is very much appreciated by our staff and students. The hot roast beefs, homemade gravy, potatoes and a freshly made salads is just one example of what our students at Battle Creek are treated to daily. And lets not forget the Yogurt Parfait for dessert!

Battle Creek Public Schools

Ms. Sutherland is a very dedicated worker. She is always on time, always at work, and is willing to be flexible when we are in need. At PS 33 she is loved by administration and the students, she gets along with the kitchen staff, and she maintains a very clean kitchen. She truly leads by example.

District 29

Jenny Sloup and her staff are School Nutrition Heroes. Jenny does a fantastic job of providing nutritious meals for our students and staff. She is always trying something new to make sure the students and staff are satisfied. She does a tremendous job of finding staff that are positive and really help create a positive environment for lunch.

Lakeview Community Schools

Lisa is hardworking, with strong working ethics that takes pride in all her work. She has an excellent attendance record and goes above and beyond everyday. Lisa strives to continuously increase our participation by promoting our meals and always encourages the people she works with to give their 100 percent commitment to all students. Lisa’s passion and sincerity to her job is highly impressive. Lisa takes the time to know the students that pass our service line and the students always feel welcomed.

District 21

The staff at King William High School are an amazing example of teamwork. They interact with the students on a daily basis, always looking for ways to get those that don’t eat with us to try a meal and for ways to keep those that eat with us coming back every day. They are the epitome of a team.

King William County Public Schools

Lauri and Lori are amazing! They go over and above each and every day to feed out students. In addition to the main menu items, they have an amazing salad bar each day. The students love the choices that they have every time they eat lunch. Lauri and Lori also are willing to switch lunches around, and they give the students an opportunity to vote for their favorites and incorporate those throughout the month. We are blessed to have them.

St. Anthony School

Our team is full of joy, smiles, & happiness for our kiddos at school. They are patient, kind & really helpful. They make Breakfast & Lunch at our school a happy time for our students & staff. They create a beautiful bar of fresh fruits, veggies, yogurts, cheese sticks, salads for lots of fresh healthy choices each day. They also make/bake special treats for our students (Valentines day, other special holidays, fun fruity salads). They are the best!

Fremont Public Schools

Glori works hard to build relationships with students and is constantly finding ways to praise and encourage them! She has a can do attitude, strives to find ways to make things better and is a great leader! Wake Robin Elementary appreciates all that she does for our students and staff!

Bellevue Public Schools

Mesquite ISD staff praised Terry for her ability to consistently manage the entire cafe staff with love and high expectations. She works hard to make her cafe lines welcoming to students and decorates them for every holiday. Her nominators noted her commitment to dispelling false rumors about school meals– making sure folks know they’re tasty and healthy!

Mesquite Independent School District

Melissa serves as the director for the child nutrition department at Copperas Cove Independent School District. Melissa shared with No Kid Hungry Texas that she’s able to shine because of the hard work and dedication of her child nutrition staff.

Copperas Cove Independent School District

Northampton High School’s nutrition team exemplifies excellence in feeding our students. The manager, staff, and the two substitutes continue to cook breakfast and lunches daily with a smile, even while being exhausted from staff shortages and regularly required overtime hours. I am so proud of this amazing team!

Northampton County Public Schools

The Burwell lunch staff strive daily to provide a positive breakfast and lunch environment for our kids!

Burwell Public Schools

Ms. Bobb is exceptional in all ways. Ms. Bobb has covered schools whenever a cook is needed at short notice and she always does this with a smile. She always does the extra just to make sure our kids always get fed a nutritious meal. Ms. Bobb always take the initiative to do an exceptional job especially with the salad bar. Ms. Bobb is rarely ever out from work, through snow or rain Ms. Bobb is there, ready with a smile and a meal for our students.

District 9

Rachael has went above and beyond as a breakfast champion. She has made an easel board with laminated menu pictures to put on the board with velcro at the entrance to the cafeteria so the students can visually make a choice for their entrée as they are standing in line. She takes care to make sure that this students food is not only safe, but tastes good. She fixes this student bag every morning with her entrée, milk and juice. Rachael also greets all the students as they come through the line with a friendly smile and a good morning. She offers her help to keep the students moving as we feed about 370 students through 2 lines in about 20 minutes.

Hardin County Schools

Mrs. Char is a great advocate for fun and education in the lunchroom. She brings such joy to all of the students and staff at Harvest Hills Elementary. Mrs. Char works diligently to provide a welcoming environment that not only teaches staff and students the importance of nutrition and balance but also where our food items come from. Char takes on every challenge that presents itself with a smile and a laugh. We are beyond blessed to have her at Harvest Hills!

Gretna Elementary

Pam goes out of her way to help make our special events even more special! It might be cupcakes to celebrate Read Across America or sack lunches during our annual science day. She goes out of her way to make our school lunch awesome! Thanks to Pam and her crew!

Pender Public Schools

Mr. Newby has been with the Office of Food and Nutrition Services for 14 years. Mr. Newby is a hardworking and dedicated employee. He goes above and beyond to ensure the needs of the operations are met and the students of PS 113 are fed wholesome and nutritious meals.

District 3

Chris is an incredibly positive person, and she makes all students feel welcome in the cafeteria. Students who struggle with anxiety or students who need a little extra to eat all feel comfortable in Chris’s space. She decorates for holidays, greets everyone, and participates in spirit days. Plus, Chris is meticulous in her work, making sure our food is delicious and safe. Thank you, Chris!

Lincoln Public Schools

Emily, Kris, and Jackie work hard every day to provide amazing food and a safe learning environment throughout our lunch room. Our kids learn manners, respect, and the value of eating lunch as a Chanticleer family every day.

Ord Public Schools

Juan is the Assistant Cook at P.S. 133. He is the first person in daily and the last person to leave. He works the breakfast, lunch, and supper programs at his school. The students depend on Juan to deliver their breakfast to the classrooms daily. He come to work every day because he knows the students depend on him.

District 13

Ms. Gibbons always makes sure her students gets a healthy breakfast in the mornings.

Hardin County Schools

David always goes above and beyond with his meal program. The staff makes heart shaped corn dogs for Valentines, Green Eggs and Ham for Dr. Seuss week, and many other things that take additional time but mean the world to the kids!

Walthill Public School

What makes Raylette stand out from the rest is how she executes the use of what is on menu, and while following standards puts her own twist on things. On Plant Powered Friday, she will make her dishes more appealing by her way of garnishing. When the menu calls for a salad, it pops with color that encourages students to come to the line.

District 5

The restaurant quality of the food at Duchesne’s lunch program is due to the care and management of Joel and Tyree. Meals like honey pepper salmon with béarnaise sauce and wild rice pilaf get eagerly devoured by students and staff alike. In fact, the salmon dish was mentioned by every staff member. The students were all sending photos of the salmon to their moms. If the way to a person’s heart is through her stomach, then Joel and Tyree have earned a big part of the heart of the Duchesne community!

Duchesne Academy, Omaha

We are fortunate to have Orie on our D15 team. She plays an essential role, as Assistant Cook, at PS 130. Orie is recognized for putting student dietary interests first. She engages in menu discussions with the Student Council. The feedback she receives creates buzz and awareness and call to action. Students mentioned that the packaged bean burritos are hot like “lava”. She now allows the product to rest for 5 minutes before service. As well, students mentioned that the packaged grilled cheese is too hot to handle and open. Orie now cooks the grilled cheese without the package. Students see these measurable changes and are grateful.

District 15

Lisa McNish & Misty Mooney are Nebraska School Nutrition Heroes because they both come to school everyday with a smile on their face ready to make the students’ day as they serve breakfast and lunch. They also go above and beyond to incorporate locally raised beef into their meals to support the Hawk Beef Booster program. Lisa & Misty are great examples of what it means to have Hawk Pride at Hampton Public School!

Hampton Public School

Christina has shown a great amount of passion for her students at Emerson. She goes above and beyond to make sure each student has good quality meals and options. When there is a change in menus she is very acceptable of the change and carries it out to the best of her ability for her students. Celia loves to decorate and participate in the activity that we have in our department. She has no problem dressing up for the students, coming in early to make desserts or staying late. She greets the kids with a warm smile each morning and gives the children at Emerson her best every day.

Columbus Public Schools

Ericka is the captain of our ship. Her enthusiasm and ability to bring cohesiveness to a team to help serve students and staff are second to none. She’s always having fun while decorating our kitchen for the students! She has been a joy to be around!

Lincoln Public Schools

Ms. Prescott has been a cook since 2015. She is the teamwork champion. Whenever nobody wants to work during a holiday, she is always available to cover whenever she is needed. She is consistently good and reliable at all times. She is good in quality in performance and able to be trusted. District 18 can count on her all the time. She is an asset to District 18.

District 18

Nicola Jackson is a dedicated worker who takes much pride in her work. She is passionate about cooking and as the cook in charge she is an exemplary leader. She has fostered a great working relationship with the school administration and students. She has been an inspiration to her fellow co-workers. Her outstanding performance creates a wonderful dining experience for the students at the PS 483 Matilda Avenue School.
She ensures that all students receive a delicious and nutritious meal. Thank you for your hard work and dedication, which has positively impacted school meals.

District 11

Michele does a great job as kitchen manager. She works very hard in what sometimes can feel like a thankless job. I want her to know we do notice all the great things she and the whole kitchen staff do for our students and staff. We appreciate you!

Burwell Public Schools

Ms. Tsannez Nash is the current manager in District 23. She oversees four buildings as part of her cluster of schools, and for the past three years, she has covered an additional four sites. She is one of Brooklyn 1 training managers with an arsenal of well-round managers under her mentorship. Her staff praises her as an effective manager that is consistent and fair with her management style. Her professionalism is noticed throughout District 23’s administration and community.

District 23

Mr. Raj, as students like to call him, is the example of a dedicated employee who always shows up to work with a smile. He knows “his kids” as he likes to call them and knows each one of them by name. Mr. Raj is the cook at Park East High School, a one staffed kitchen. He goes above and beyond to ensure that students are well fed and enjoying the experience when served OFNS meals.

District 4

Kelly is so much fun to have in our kitchen working around our students. She always provides a helping hand and quickly gets food out so students can eat! We love having her work around our students at Northwest.

Lincoln Public Schools, Northwest High

Rose has been with our district for a number of years. She is hard working and contentious. Rose has always made our lunches nutritious and delicious. I appreciate all of her hard work and willingness to please.

Central Valley Jr/Sr High School

Jacklyn is hard working, punctual and committed to the Office of Food and Nutrition Services. She demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to the students and school administration of MS 301, where she provides meals via the Cafeteria Enhancement Experience (CEE). She possesses all the qualities that a team leader must have and goes above and beyond to ensure she provides the best food service possible.

District 8

Shauna and her staff do a great job of preparing meals for all of our students. Whether it has been preparing meals during a power outage, improvising when supplies are out of stock, making sack lunches for students attending activities, or working extended hours in the summer for our summer enrichment program, Shauna is always willing to take on the challenge and provide for our students and staff. We are lucky to have her and the rest of her staff at B-R.

Bancroft-Rosalie Public Schools

Karen is a consistent person in the kitchen at North Park. She shows up every day with a smile, greets the students as they go through the line, serves the food quickly to get the students plenty of time to eat. She has had many different people work with her over the years and always gets along with whoever is in the kitchen with her. She is very friendly to everybody. She helps add some cheer to the dining area with cute holiday decorations and decor as well.

Columbus Public Schools

Allison Boston is part of the Van Siclen Community School Campus she has worked with administration to ensure that the students have a healthy meals. Ms. Boston is working with both the students and the Chef Council offering sampling of recipes created so that the students have a voice in what is on the menu. She is caring passionate in the meals she prepares for her school community.

District 19

The kitchen staff at our school have stepped up to get the job done. Some of them may only work a few hours a day or week, but they all work to get meals prepared. Enjoy using local produce and beef. Always a friendly smile for the students.

Wayne Community Schools

Mrs. Schein has been doing her job for 25 years. Just an excellent person cooking for students with special needs.
She deserves it.

District 22

Sherri Sobota is a rock star! She is extremely positive each day and makes great relationships with the students. She is passionate about ensuring that students get quality meals each day. Her hard work and dedication has not gone unnoticed by anyone in our school.

Schuyler Community Schools

Ms. Todd has worked so hard over the past several years to offer nutritious lunches to students and staff despite having budgetary constraints and high turnover. She helped to orchestrate meals getting handed out to families throughout the pandemic years we have faced, and has even continued to work day in, day out in our cafeteria despite being diagnosed with cancer and getting chemotherapy treatments. She is always warm and kind to every last person in the school, whether they are coming through the lunch line or crossing paths with her in the hallway, and she has gone above and beyond to offer staff lunch options and healthier alternatives (like the salad bar and low fat treats). She is our School Nutrition Hero!!

Lexington District One

Ms. Julie Zambito has been employed with OFNS for 29 years. Ms. Zambito is the School Food Service Manager for PS 56, PS 307, Walton HS Complex, and Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in District 10 in the Bronx, where she is doing an outstanding job. Ms. Zambito is a team player who steps in and assist her immediate staff and co-workers whenever needed. She is a very organized, dedicated, hardworking individual. Ms. Zambito takes pleasure in the role she plays in ensuring that NYC students are receiving and have access to healthy meals daily.

District 10

Tomia always makes sure that students have quality breakfast to eat and encourages them to try new things. She has developed relationships with the students and takes an interest in their lives. All the kids and staff love Miss Mia!

Fayette County Schools

Brian is a dedicated employee who has served the Office of Food and Nutrition Services for over 22 years. He is currently assigned to MS61; his reliability and integrity is indicative of a true leader motivating and supporting his staff while ensuring stellar service to students daily. Brian has a wonderful relationship with the school administration, his manager and staff.

District 17

Mrs. Kathy Beckman, our Breakfast and Lunch Coordinator, has done a phenomenal job of providing excellent food service for our K-12 students and staff. She provides a quality menu that children truly enjoy. Students particularly enjoy their daily fresh oven-baked breads! We are so very fortunate to have our excellent Food Service Personnel at Boone Central Schools. Their efforts are appreciated by 175 hungry children who eat breakfast and approximately 595 students who enjoy lunch. We truly have one of the best Food and Nutrition Programs in Nebraska!

Our “Kitchen Krew” goes out of their way to provide us with nutritious yet good tasting meals served with a smile. Thank you ladies it is very appreciated!

Sargent Public Schools

Gina has been serving the students of Norfolk Public Schools for over 30 years. Throughout those years, Gina has seen and been a part of many changes in the feeding of students but through it all Gina’s main objective is the needs of the students. Gina loves the students. Her joy in taking care of the students is unbelievable. We truly appreciate her kindness and service.

Norfolk Public Schools

Diane is a highly valued employee that has worked for our organization since 1993. As the Cook in Charge at Francis Lewis HS, she has an energetic and joyful personality that flows throughout the kitchen. She sets a tone of dedication and excellence for her coworkers as they serve over 1700 meals daily. While visiting the school, you can really feel the love and hard work that she puts into the student’s meals. We are so thankful to have her as part of our team.

District 26

Shawna makes the school kitchen extra special from fun kitchen decorations, costumes, colored food and her unforgettable laugh. She is a hero because she makes kids feel awesome while they eat school food.
With construction in our building, Shawna’s main concern was making sure students still had choices and quality meals. She was willing to go to whatever lengths possible to make sure they were fed; her mission is to make our students’ day.

Wood River Rural Schools

I would like to thank and honor the WPS Nutrition Team/Heroes for all their hard work and dedication. Despite all obstacles, our team is flexible and supports one another daily while providing our students with healthy, delicious meals with a big smile and a positive attitude. I am thankful and proud to be a part of the WPS Nutrition Team/Heroes.

Walthill Public School

The Rockfish River ES team lead by the manager is always participating in a wide variety of promotional events to enhance the students experience. This school always dresses up for events, decorates the cafeteria and the meal service lines. The manager even coordinated a visit from a dairy cow for the entire school.

Nelson County Public Schools

Deb and her team prepare wonderful meals daily. They are flexible with our schedule and serving times. She always wears a smile and prepares the best salad bar ever!

Norfolk Catholic School

Rosie Jackson has been the Child Nutrition Director for Orleans Parish Public Schools for over 30 years. She has trained countless food service staff, many who are now managers and directors themselves, and fed many children within Orleans Parish. Rosie and her staff continue to cook from scratch and on-site which ensures students are receiving fresh and delicious hot meals daily. Orleans Parish Public Schools is an urban public school district with over 90% of African American students enrolled. Rosie Jackson’s food service operations are a staple in the Orleans Parish community. Her work is impeccable.

New Orleans Public Schools

Yolanda Brown is a true hero in the fight against hunger. She is dedicated to ensuring that every student has access to healthy meals. She has a warm smile, a kind heart, and a tireless spirit, always willing to go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of those she serves.
Ms. Brown’s genuine care and concern for the wellbeing of the children at Bronx Career and College Preparatory High School is evident in everything she does. Her passion for cooking has been channeled into providing nutritious, wholesome meals that will help the students to grow, learn, and thrive.

District 12

Ms. Jessica is so sweet and caring! She makes the kids feel special and seen which is no small task with the number of kids. My son adores her and consistently calls her “his friend Ms. Jessica”. It takes someone with a special heart to care the way she does.

Bunnell Elementary

Cory is cooks fantastic meals everyday for our school! The students are always excited to eat breakfast and lunch every day!

Lincoln Public Schools

Ms. Jasoda Sanassie has been an inspiration to me since she began working in 2018. Over these past 5 years she has proved herself as dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. She is a team leader although Ms. Sanassie has not taken an official cook or assistant cook position. She goes above and beyond for the students, and she has even volunteered to cover other school when staffing issues arose. She is an employee you can count on time and time again.

District 27

Improvement at our middle school was very noticeable immediately following Melissa’s arrival. To include, a noticeable increase in our breakfast and lunch participation, but it did not end there, she asks the students and staff feedback about the taste and presentation of their lunch.

Fernandina Beach Middle School

Lois brings a bright smile every day with our students. She is so patient, caring, and kind to all students. It makes for an easy day with her presence! Thank you, Lois!

Lincoln Public Schools