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Welcome Packet for School Nutrition Program Operators School Year 2026 – 2027

To:

Superintendents, School Business Officials and Nutrition Directors

From:

Robert M. Leshin, Director
Office for Food and Nutrition Programs

Date:

July 25, 2026

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's Office for Food and Nutrition Programs is please to release the Welcome Packet for School Nutrition Program Operators for School Year 2026 – 2027.

Year At a Glance
Menu of Support for School Nutrition Professionals
Playbook for Directors or Business Managers
New Hire Checklist
Funding Opportunities

Any questions can be brought to Tuesday's at 2pm, district's DESE consultant or to Nutrition@doe.mass.edu .

Last Updated: August 6, 2026

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