
Students from Success Preparatory Academy lead the pledge of allegiance at the kick-off of the No Kid Hungry campaign in New Orleans on November 12.
I had the honor of participating in the kick-off of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 12. I say it was an honor because of the importance of the project and the dedication and sincerity of the partners who have come together to make it happen. Read more »
Tags: Bill Ludwig, Billy Shore, Child Nutrition Act, FNS, Louisiana, Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans, No Kid Hungry, School Breakfast Program, Share Our Strength, Summer Food Program
Food and Nutrition

FNCS Deputy Under Secretary Dr. Janey Thornton eats lunch with Grenada Upper Elementary School Students after their school was awarded the HealthierUS School Challenge Gold Award, Grenada, Miss., Nov 3.
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Northern Mississippi to recognize two schools for meeting USDA’s HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC). I stopped at Pope Elementary/Junior High School in Pope, Miss. and met with and congratulated the cafeteria and other staff for achieving a Bronze Award. I then traveled to Grenada Upper Elementary School in Grenada, Miss., for an assembly where I recognized the school for earning a Gold Award. Read more »
Tags: Child Nutrition Act, Childhood Obesity, FNS, HealthierUS School Challege, Janey Thornton, Let's Move, Michelle Obama, Mississippi, National School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program
Food and Nutrition, Let's Move