School Nutrition Program Timeline

  • Milk Program

    Milk Program
    Provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk.
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Program

    Free and Reduced Lunch Program
    This program was a part of the Nutritional School Act of 1946. This program allows students in schools to receive free or reduced lunch. In order to qualify a student's family must meet the required income. The program allows many students to get a nutritional act.
  • School Nutrition Act

    A law created by President Harry S. Truman. It was creased to insure children were eating well. The goal was to make sure every student was receiving a lunch with proper nutrition.
  • Breakfast Program

    Breakfast Program
    Began as a pilot project and was made permanent in 1975. Provides students with a healthy breakfast at a free or reduced price. Based on family income.
  • Let's Move! Program

    Let's Move! Program
    Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched in 2010, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity. Let's Move! offers parents helpful information and fosters environments that support healthy choices. It focuses on providing healthier foods in schools, ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food, and helping kids become more physically active.
  • Hunger Free Act

    This act provides more funding for school lunch programs. It also supports more fresh fruits and vegetables in the cafeteria. It also raises nutritional standards in child care facilities. It allows for the USDA to raise quality standards for school breakfasts and lunches.