Fall 2025 Virtual Healthy Meals Summit Highlights
Reaching New Heights in School Nutrition at the Virtual Healthy Meals Summit
School nutrition professionals, industry partners, and leaders from Action for Healthy Kids, Chef Ann Foundation, and RMC Health gathered on November 5 & 6, 2025, for the Fall 2025 Virtual Healthy Meals Summit. The event spotlighted the work of Healthy Meals Incentives (HMI) Recognition Awardees and their efforts to strengthen school food systems and elevate the nutritional quality of school meals.
Over two afternoons, attendees:
- Learned from operators who turned small budgets into big innovations
- Exchanged strategies to get students excited about fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- Celebrated the creativity, dedication, and heart behind every meal served
- Connected with peers nationwide
- Drew inspiration from keynote speakers and trailblazing school nutrition professionals
Here's What School Nutrition Professionals Said About the Virtual Healthy Meals Summit
“Refreshing and informative. Excited to put new ideas to the test.”
“The summit was informative, collaborative, and inspiring, and it gave me actionable takeaways to improve our meal programs.”
“Lots of ways to connect and a variety of topics. It is clear a lot went into putting on this summit.”
“The subjects were interesting and educational. Everyone shared really good ideas that they do at their district. It was fun to hear what others around the nation are doing from foods to limitations and struggles.”
“The Action for Healthy Kids team did an amazing job navigating the virtual summit […] they showed up with 100% and made the audience feel amazing.”
