{"id":62832,"date":"2021-05-07T16:09:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T20:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/?p=62832"},"modified":"2021-05-07T16:10:11","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T20:10:11","slug":"governor-larry-hogan-proclaims-friday-may-7-as-school-and-community-nutrition-hero-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/msde\/governor-larry-hogan-proclaims-friday-may-7-as-school-and-community-nutrition-hero-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims Friday, May 7 as School And Community Nutrition Hero Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Contact: Lora Rakowski, <\/strong>lora.rakowski@maryland.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n

Governor Larry Hogan Proclaims Friday, May 7 as
School And Community Nutrition Hero Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Tribute Recognizes Tireless Efforts of School Nutrition Staffs Across the State<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

BALTIMORE (May 7, 2021) <\/strong>\u2014 \u00a0 Today, Governor Larry Hogan proclaimed Friday, May 7, 2021 as Maryland School and Community Nutrition Hero Day. The designation is a tribute to the dedication and continuous efforts of Maryland\u2019s child nutrition programs\u2019 staff, who have been on the frontlines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic emergency. School nutrition staff and volunteers have served more than 81 million meals throughout the State during the pandemic. As students return to in-person learning, school nutrition staff are providing both emergency and in-school meals.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cServing millions of meals on the frontlines since the pandemic began, our school nutrition program staff are truly heroes.\u00a0 They are making school meals safe for in-person learning, and continue to serve emergency meals as well,\u201d said Governor Larry Hogan.\u00a0 \u201cAs part of National School Lunch Hero Day, we are proud to recognize our school nutrition teams\u2019 unwavering commitment to nourishing our State\u2019s children.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Maryland State Department of Education\u2019s Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs provides Marylanders with a variety of nutrition program options for infants, preschoolers, school-aged children and certain adult groups as well. School nutrition staff, prepare and serve meals help nurture our children. In some cases, that meal is the only or most nutrient-rich meal of that student\u2019s day.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur incredible school nutrition employees have been a critical part of ensuring that our students are fueled for success during these unprecedented times,\u201d said State Schools Superintendent Karen B. Salmon, Ph.D. \u201cOur gratitude extends on School Lunch Hero Day and every day.\u201d<\/p>\n

The United State Department of Agriculture funded child nutrition programs provide a critical safety net for millions of people in our State, in addition to meeting rigorous nutrition guidelines and standards. Participation in the nutrition programs support good health, development of life long healthy behaviors, promotion of academic achievement, nutrition education and promotion, and addresses food insecurity. For more information, please visit eatsmartmaryland.org<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

National School Lunch Hero day was designated by The School Nutrition Association and Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the \u201cLunch Lady\u201d graphic novel series. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to honor those who provide healthy meals to nearly 30 million of America\u2019s students each school day. Learn more about School Lunch Hero Day at www.schoollunchheroday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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School & Community Nutrition Hero Day May 7, 2021 Proclamation<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Contact: Lora Rakowski, lora.rakowski@maryland.gov
\nGovernor Larry Hogan Proclaims Friday, May 7 as School And Community Nutrition Hero Day
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