Project School Nutrition

06/04/2026

Are you the Millennial Lunch Lady serving up nostalgia and Katy Perry?💖
Or the Gen Z Cafeteria Queen brining trendy energy and Sabrina Carpenter soundtrack?💚
Drop a 💖or💚 in the comments and tell us which side you’re on!

Want more fun school nutrition content, cafeteria inspiration, and summer ideas? Join our Facebook group and follow along all summer long.☀️🍎

06/04/2026

🍚U.S.-Grown Enriched White Rice for the Win!

Did you know? Just ½ cup of cooked enriched white rice = 1 oz grain equivalent which can be included as up to 20% of weekly grain servings in school meals.

Why it works in K-12 menus:

✔️Available through USDA Foods Available to Schools

✔️A familiar aroma, appearance, and texture that students enjoy

✔️Perfect for authentic, culturally inspired dishes

✔️Flexible ingredient for student-favorite meals

✔️Delivers under consumed, essential nutrients like iron and folic acid

Looking for preparation tips? From preparing and holding to freezing and reheating, explore best practices for using U.S.-grown rice in K-12 kitchens at the link in the comments. USA Rice

06/03/2026

Salad Entrees🫱🏻‍🫲🏼👏🏻🥗 A great way to encourage kids to eat their veggies!

06/02/2026

Saying goodbye to another school year means it’s time for reflection 💛

What a great year it was filled with:
• Passing Administrative Reviews
• Taste testing new recipes
• Menuing fresh ideas for students
• Trainings and team growth

And best of all… feeding the kids every single day.

We’re grateful for our school partners, cafeteria teams, and everyone working behind the scenes to make school nutrition happen. Here’s to another impactful year in the books!

05/28/2026

New Summer Hours!
Ever get the question, “What do you do all summer?” Yeah, we do too. Let the fall menu extravaganza begin!☀️

05/27/2026

A special 'thank you' to Project School Nutrition for their support as a Platinum Industry Member! 🌟 Through innovative marketing resources and creative support for school meal programs, Project School Nutrition helps school nutrition professionals engage students and promote healthy choices in exciting ways. We appreciate your partnership and commitment to child nutrition across Ohio!

05/27/2026

Accountability, leadership, collaboration… these are just a few words that describe K-12 nutrition professionals.

Behind every tray served is a team showing up daily with heart, resilience, creativity, and commitment. School nutrition is more than feeding students. It’s leadership, problem-solving, teamwork, and care in action.

To everyone making an impact in cafeterias across the country — thank you for all that you do 💛

05/26/2026

We love seeing this recipe come to life in schools across the nation. 😋 find our recipe in the comments below ⬇️.

Here’s a fun Memorial Treat:
Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark

1 quart vanilla yogurt
1 pint blueberries, washed
1 pint strawberries, washed & sliced
8 oz of granola

1. Line a 1/2 sheet pan (13x18) with parchment paper or plastic wrap
2. Pour / spread yogurt on the entire sheet pan to make a thin, even layer
3. Top with sliced strawberries & blueberries
4. Sprinkle granola over all
5. Press toppings lightly into yogurt layer to help them stick
6. Freeze until firm

** high quality / higher fat yogurt will freeze “creamier” than a fat free yogurt, and will result in a tastier bark

Recipe credit: National Dairy Council, Smart Swaps Recipes

05/26/2026

Many of our schools are wrapping up the year this week, and what a year it’s been.

The 2025–2026 school year was one for the books. We successfully passed Administrative Reviews, welcomed new districts into our community, led impactful trainings, and most importantly—served thousands of students every single day.

Grateful for the partnerships, the trust, and the work happening behind the scenes to make school nutrition stronger.

Here’s to a well-earned close to the year 💛

05/21/2026

Try These K-12-Ready Recipes Featuring U.S.-Grown Brown Rice!

✔️Each recipe credits as 1 whole grain eq.

Arroz con Fideo is a comforting dish made with rice, cooked with lightly toasted pasta for a mild, savory flavor that students enjoy. Pair it with chicken, seasoned beans, or steamed vegetables like corn, peas, or carrots for a balanced K-12 meal.

Arroz con Fideo Recipe in the comments

This Crispy Rice Rainbow Salad features crunchy, golden rice which adds irresistible crispiness to a bed of fresh, colorful vegetables, all tossed in a lightly sweet, zesty ginger dressing.

Crispy Rice Rainbow Salad Recipe in the comments

🔗Explore more K-12 recipes featuring U.S.-grown rice in the comments

USA Rice