To commemorate School Lunch Week that ended on October 15th, the USDA met with19 school administrators and food industry executives to receive recommendations on strengthening feeding programs.

Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack stated, “USDA’s school meal programs have a wide-reaching impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s children and our industry partners play a huge role in making that happen.”

During School Lunch Week, Secretary Vilsack visited an elementary school in Riverdale, MD. Concurrently, USDA regional officials met with school administrators in nine states.

In commenting on the events of the week, Secretary Vilsack stated, “USDA is committed more than ever to listening to all its partners in states, on local boards, industry and beyond and giving them the resources and options they need to safely serve school meals that support student learning and development.”