About All-Star School Lunch

“All-Star School Lunch” is a slam-dunk to help students learn about the importance of eating healthy and being active.

The NBA inspired campaign features 5 “basketball teams” each comprised of healthy school lunch menu items and coached by a current or former NBA/ WNBA player.

The campaign runs from August 2009 to October 2009, culminating during National School Lunch Week, October 12-16, 2009.

As always SNA members ultimately determine the success of NSLW – so what are you waiting for? It’s time to drive to the line!

Meet the Teams

  • CP’s Pizza – Head Coach: Chris Paul
    Whole grain pizza with carrot sticks and kiwi
  • Dwight’s Quesadilla - Head Coach: Dwight Howard Veggie quesadilla with Mexicali corn and apple slices
  • Vince’s Veggies – Head Coach: Vince Carter Chef salad with turkey, whole grain bread stick and strawberries
  • Nash’s Noodles – Head Coach: Steve Nash Chicken parmesan with whole grain pasta, green beans and fruit salad
  • Taurasi’s Teriyaki – Head Coach: Diana Taurasi Beef and vegetable rice bowl with egg roll and orange wedges

Download the All-Star Trading Cards to get more information about why these school lunches are All-Stars! Tools for Kids

Draft Your All-Star School Lunch Team Contest
Online and in cafeterias, students will have the opportunity to draft and name their very own All-Star Team, while explaining why their team helps makes them an all-star.

More information including a contest overview, cafeteria entry forms and official rules is available for you at the Draft Contest webpage.

Hit a 3-pointer with School Nutrition
The April 2009 issue of School Nutrition featured the campaign launch article for “All-Star School Lunch” Download the article now for campaign information, menus, decorating ideas and some great tips on how to make this the best National School Lunch Week ever or download the many tools available for you in our tools you can use section.

Download the article now. (pdf) Please note that this is a large file and may take a little while to download.