Friday, 19 September 2025

NATIONAL LOVE YOUR LUNCH DAY

National Love Your Lunch Day
is on September 19, and we are bringing awareness to something often overlooked - lunch shaming. Love Your Lunch Day celebrates food diversity and encourages kids to respect all kinds of lunches at school. On September 19, we are asking parents and educators to take extra time to talk to kids about lunch shaming and how to spot it.

All kids should feel comfortable enjoying the foods they love at home and at school without fear of embarrassment or bullying during lunch time. However, many learners are made to feel ashamed about the foods they bring to school. Often, these lunches reflect a family’s culture, traditions or socio-economic status, which makes it even more hurtful.

It's time all kids have the confidence to eat the food they love at home, at school.

Conversely, when a child feels proud of the lunch they bring to school, they feel safe, which leads to better engagement, stronger social connections and a more positive school experience.

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