ALT Photo of a school cafeteria serving line with vegetables, corn, chicken, and rolls above a graphic encouraging families to complete the FEA Application to see if their student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, with the APS Nutrition Services website listed.

ALT Three chefs in white uniforms and chef hats stand in a commercial kitchen beneath text reading “Happy International Chefs Day!” and the date October 20, 2026.

ALT Headshot of Aaron Bradford with text identifying him as Executive Chef.

ALT Headshot of April Shepperson with text identifying her as Culinary Specialist.

ALT Headshot of Rebecca Lane with text identifying her as Culinary Specialist.

ALT Four smiling Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services cafeteria staff members pose together at Garden Hills Elementary in front of a serving line decorated with colorful flags, a piñata, and paper flowers.

ALT A group of 17 smiling Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services Menu Committee members pose together in front of a screen reading "Menu Committee."

ALT Kennedy smiling at a table with her loaded taco salad in front of a bulletin board displaying student chef Kennedy’s recipe and tasting event posters.

ALT Kennedy posing with her mom and teacher in front of a bulletin board displaying student chef Kennedy’s recipe and tasting event posters.

ALT Kennedy and her principal smile while Kennedy sits at a table with her Loaded Taco Salad and red roses.

ALT A woman smiles while holding a tray of Loaded Taco Salad in front of a bulletin board displaying student chef Kennedy’s recipe and tasting event posters.

ALT Three smiling Nutrition Services team members pose together in pink clothing in front of a pink balloon display for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

ALT A pink-decorated table features breast cancer awareness treat bags, pink ribbon pins, pink lemonade, and signs encouraging guests to enjoy a treat and support the cause.

ALT A smiling Nutrition Services team member wears a black shirt with a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon design, pink earrings, and a breast cancer awareness pin.

ALT A sign reading “Sweet Treats for a Sweet Cause” sits beside a dispenser of pink lemonade on a pink table at a breast cancer awareness.

ALT Kennedy smiles while standing at her chef station, set up with ingredients and cooking supplies.

ALT A close-up of the Loaded Taco Salads being prepared, with cheese being added to the bowl.

ALT Kennedy presents her finished dish to the panel of judges.

ALT Kennedy smiles and holds up her first place award from the Clever Cooks Student Chef Competition in front of an Atlanta Public Schools Nutritions Services backdrop.

ALT National School Lunch Week graphic featuring a circus tent, circus performers, and the dates October 5–9 in APS cafeterias.

ALT Graphic highlighting key milestones in school lunch history, including the 1946 National School Lunch Act, the 1962 designation of National School Lunch Week, and the 80th anniversary in 2026.

ALT Graphic featuring a photo of Loaded Taco Salad created by student chef Kennedy McNeil of M.A. Jones Elementary, with text announcing that it will be served in APS cafeterias on Wednesday, October 7, along with prizes at lunch.

ALT Orange graphic announcing October’s Harvest of the Month as squash, with a whole and halved dark green kabocha squash, nutrition facts, and a “GA Grown” badge listing top Georgia counties.

ALT White graphic with orange accents showing preparation and storage tips for summer and winter squash, with a halved butternut squash and a wooden bowl of cubed squash.

ALT Orange graphic with the Pumpkin Hummus recipe ingredients and instructions above a photo of orange hummus topped with pumpkin seeds and herbs, surrounded by pita, lemon, and parsley.

ALT A student holding up an apple and smiling.

ALT Three students with school lunch holding up an apple and smiling.

ALT A student eating an apple.

ALT An Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services employee talking to students and a poster behind her shows a voting poll for the apple tasting.

ALT Six South Atlanta High School cafeteria staff members pose together dressed as Minions in black outfits, purple tutus, purple hats and Minion goggles for Character Day during Homecoming Week.

ALT Five people pose together while holding a “Cafeteria Award of Excellence 2026” award banner from the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division. The banner recognizes Quality Meals, Professional Development, and Student & Community Engagement.

ALT Five people pose together while holding a “Cafeteria Award of Excellence 2026” award banner from the Georgia Department of Education School Nutrition Division. The banner recognizes Quality Meals, Professional Development, and Student & Community Engagement.

ALT Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Services employee standing behind a table of breakfast food.

ALT A middle school boy student sitting next to his grandmother for breakfast and smiling.

ALT A middle school boy student sitting next to his grandparents at a table for breakfast.

ALT A middle school boy student at a table with his family and smiling.