School Meals for All NC

05/27/2026

Wear your advocacy on your sleeve! Shirts and sweatshirts are available for order. All proceeds go to help advocate for no-cost school meals for all NC students. Get yours today! https://schoolmealsforallnc.org/store/

05/26/2026

We are BACK Tuesday June 2nd with PART 2 of our Storytelling Workshop series!

Once you’ve mastered verbal story-sharing, it’s time to move to the digital front. This workshop focuses on Digital Advocacy, building on our previous workshops by teaching you how to translate lived experience into high-impact social content that "stops the scroll." We will dive into how to leverage Social Media Frames in the Champion Starter Kit to master the technical essentials of accessibility and the "Rule of Three" for digital engagement. Through our hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to condense your story into a digital powerhouse that beats the algorithm and truly grows issue awareness. While each workshop in our three-part Storytelling Series builds on one another, this workshop is designed for advocates at any stage. Join us to master how to effectively amplify your voice online.

Join us on Tuesday, June 2nd at 6:00 pm via Zoom! Register today: schoolmealsforallnc.org/events/

05/26/2026

Join us tomorrow via Zoom as we dive into how USDA Summer Nutrition (SUN) programs support both kids and the financial health of school nutrition programs. We've got a great panel lined up, so register now! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4A_jXo2aTgCicKT7Sxucnw #/registration,

05/22/2026

May is National Mental Health Month. At the April School Meals for All NC coalition monthly meeting, we discussed the correlation between food insecurity and student well-being. We were joined by experts, Meena Statz and Josh Wells for a panel discussion.

Read more about the meeting here:

Roughly 1 in 5 children in North Carolina face hunger. Learn more about the connections between food insecurity and mental health.

05/12/2026

Hunger is more than a physical feeling—it’s a barrier to education. Roughly 1 in 5 children in North Carolina face hunger, and the impact goes far beyond the cafeteria. From "misdiagnosed" behavioral issues to long-term mental health challenges, food insecurity is shaping the future of our students. Thanks to Education NC for helping us highlight the impact of no-cost school meals on family well-being.

Roughly 1 in 5 children in North Carolina face hunger. Learn more about the connections between food insecurity and mental health.

05/04/2026

Fueling the Future, One Meal at a Time 🥛🥗

Ever wonder what goes into running a school cafeteria? It’s a mix of hard work, early 6:00 AM starts, and a whole lot of love. This article by introduces us to the "heroes" who make sure our students are fed, seen, and supported every single day.

"You’ve got to go through the stomach to get to the heart." — Angie Hayes, Lexington Senior High.

Give a shoutout to your local school lunch hero in the comments! 👇
Read their stories here

This National School Lunch Hero Day, learn more about the efforts of school nutrition professionals from across North Carolina.

04/27/2026

🍽️ 🌱 Last week, some of the SMFANC team enjoyed the ’s Farm2School Week luncheon. It was a celebration of great food and the impact eating local has on students, farmers, and the community!

04/10/2026

Access to school meals is about more than food—it’s about mental health, stability, and the ability to learn. In recognition of National Mental Health Month, this meeting will explore the connection between food insecurity and student well-being.

Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd and hear from partners working at the intersection of nutrition, education, and mental health. We will discuss how School Meals for All can be part of a broader strategy to support students and families. This conversation strengthens the case for school meals as a critical investment in student success—not just an education issue, but a public health one.
Register https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HIP23haiThG2otCxNvNtjA

01/08/2026

Chester Williams believed deeply in community—and his impact reached far beyond any one space.

We invite coalition members and community partners to join us on Wednesday, January 28 at 3:00 PM as the SMFANC Youth Ambassadors lead a time of remembrance and reflection honoring Chester’s life and legacy.

If you know others who loved and worked alongside Chester, please feel free to share this invitation and welcome them to join us.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/aQb7E3MGTEm_qLlt6W21wQ

12/10/2025

Our Hungry Kids Can't Learn sweatshirts are HERE, they’re SO soft, and they’re flying out the door. Snag yours now to get it before the holidays! ❄️💙https://schoolmealsforallnc.org/store/