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Administration/Forms Back to Student Meal Rates CFDA/FAIN Numbers Compliance Financial Report Disaster Resources Eligibility and Verification Equipment Grant Application Food Service Management Companies Food Waste Funding Opportunities Latest News Local Wellness Policy Requirements Meal Appeal Meal Pattern Support MENU Module National School Lunch Week New Applicants Newsletter Policy/ARM Program Year Calendar Reimbursement Rates Renewing CEs Resources School Lunch Hero Day Statistics Texas ELMS Texas Farm Fresh Training TX-UNPS USDA Foods USDA Foods Challenge Waivers	On the first Friday in May, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! In 2023, this special day of celebration will be on May 5. That Friday we will recognize school nutrition professionals and the difference they make every day! Between preparing healthy meals for Texas students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. School Lunch Hero Day provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in your school cafeterias. TDA has fun downloadable resources to help you celebrate your school lunch heroes. Join us by posting on social media to recognize your school lunch heroes! Click on the image below to view a preview of the materials or click here to download School Lunch Hero Day graphics package! NEW! 2023 School Lunch Hero Day Resources Click here to download new coloring sheets, Lunch Lady activities, and how to make DIY student appreciation aprons to celebrate the School Lunch Heroes at your school!

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1. Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

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