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Team Spotlight: Partnership Academy
Lulu helps keep students at Partnership Academy nourished year-round as a team of two, but during the summer months, she’s the heart of the kitchen. Using the Heat and Serve Onsite service model, she ensures students get fresh, nutritious meals. Meet Lulu!
What’s On The Tray? Greens
Test your food knowledge with our pop quiz on greens. Which famous character is best known for loving a leafy green?
2025-2026 By the Numbers
Millions meals. Hundreds of partners. One shared mission to nourish bodies, minds and cultures.
5 Closing Tasks School Kitchens Should Do for Summer
Follow these 5 simple tasks to close down your kitchen before the school year ends. Enjoy your summer and come back to a smoother startup in the fall.
What’s On The Tray? Beef
Test your food knowledge with our pop quiz on beef. How many pounds of beef does the average meat-eating American consume each year?
Cool Meals for Hot Summer Days
Summer-inspired entrees, cool and crunchy sides, and grab-and-go convenience are all on the menu this summer at CKC Good Food. This year’s cold summer meal was designed to complement busy summer schedules and warm-weather activities.
Made With Care: Allergen-Free Meals
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, and at CKC Good Food, serving food safely is something we think about every single day. From carefully planned menus to specialized food preparation procedures, our team works diligently to create allergen-free meals that students and eaters can safely enjoy alongside their peers.
What’s On The Tray? Dairy
Test your food knowledge with our pop quiz on dairy. What happens to more than one-third of the milk produced in the U.S?
7 Celebration Ideas for School Lunch Hero Day
Every day, but especially on May 1, 2026 - School Lunch Hero Day - CKC Good Food celebrates the everyday champions in the front lines of school meals. They wear aprons instead of capes, but show up like heroes with quiet superpowers that go beyond serving nutritious meals every day.