Food and Nutrition Programs

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.

  1. Year At a Glance
  2. Menu of Support for School Nutrition Professionals
  3. Playbook for Directors or Business Managers
  4. New Hire Checklist
  5. 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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