Fayette County School Nutrition

We have some exciting news—our program has been nominated for GaDOE’s Tray of the Week competition! 🎉 They are featuring the delicious ramen bowl we recently added to the menu, and we couldn’t be more proud.

A special shoutout to Emily and her amazing team at Peeples Elementary for the beautiful photo that was submitted—great job representing us! 👏 Please take a moment to vote and share with your schools, family, and friends to help us spread the word and gain support!

Your hard work and dedication made this new menu item a huge success, and it would be incredible to see that effort recognized. Thank you for all that you do every day! 💙

When voting, please be sure to like or “heart” the picture of the Ramen Noodle Bowl with Asian vegetable medley, sliced oranges, and carrot sticks with ranch.

Last Friday 5/1/26 we celebrated our incredible Fayette County School Nutrition staff for National School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Every day, these dedicated heroes go above and beyond to serve nutritious meals with a smile, fueling our students for success both in and out of the classroom. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, their hard work, care, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our school administrators for taking the time to recognize and honor your School Nutrition teams. Your support helps make this day even more special and meaningful.

Join us in celebrating the amazing individuals who keep our cafeterias running strong—today and every day. 💙🍎

Testing week is here in Fayette County, and our students are showing up ready to shine! 📝✨

To help fuel their minds and keep them focused, School Nutrition has introduced a brand-new menu item—the delicious Ramen Bowl! 🍜 Packed with flavor and comfort, it’s quickly becoming a student favorite and the perfect boost during a busy week of testing.

We’re proud of our students for their hard work and determination, and we’re excited to support them every step of the way—both in and out of the classroom. Good luck to all of our test-takers this week… you’ve got this! 💪📚

🎉 Congratulations to Bennett’s Mill Middle School Manager, David Hudson! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate David for being featured by the Georgia School Nutrition Program as a School Nutrition Hero in honor of National School Lunch Heroes Week!

David’s dedication, passion, and commitment to serving students make a lasting impact every single day. We are so grateful for all the wonderful things he brings to our program and the positive difference he makes in the lives of our students.

👏 Thank you, David, for all that you do—you truly are a hero! 💙🍎David and the wonderful things he brings to our program

Friday is School Nutrition Hero Day, but we are celebrating Georgia school nutrition heroes all week long! Today's featured hero is Bennett's Mill Middle School Nutrition Manager David Hudson.

"Mr. Hudson exemplifies excellence in every facet of school nutrition, from meal quality and menu innovation to leadership development and community engagement. He is a leader, a mentor, a culinary artist, and a community pillar who transforms every meal into an experience.

David brings more than 20 years of school nutrition experience, including eight years as a school nutrition manager. David also works as a training manager. In this role he assists and trains school nutrition managers. David has also won the Cafeteria of Excellence Award twice and the Fayette County Cheryl Calhoun, Manager of the Year Award. He is also the face of one of our district's Employee Branded Videos, a reflection of his exemplary service and the deep respect he commands.

David serves a school with a high percentage of students qualifying for free and reduced-price meals. He understands the significance of every plate served and approaches each day with that awareness in mind. He and his team prepare every dish with purpose, love, and care. His dedication has resulted in one of the highest student participation rates in the entire district, currently second only to one other school.

His work has garnered praise from district officials who consistently comment on the quality, taste, and presentation of meals at Bennett's Mill. That level of consistency doesn't happen by accident, it is the result of a passionate leader who treats school nutrition as both a calling and a craft. Our district is very fortunate to have Mr. Hudson as a member of our school nutrition program." said Fayette County School Nutrition Director Kokeeta Wilder.

Thank you, David, for !

🌱 Fayette County students celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday, 4/22, with a fun and tasty treat! Students enjoyed yummy “dirt cups with worms” while learning the importance of caring for our planet. To help support a greener future, meals were also served on biodegradable trays. Small changes can make a big difference! 💚♻️

Inman Elementary had a fantastic Career Day, and we were proud to be a part of it! 🎉

School Nutrition Director Kokeeta Wilder, Lead Manager Patty Sullivan, and Cafeteria Manager Brenda Strickland spent time with students sharing the importance of careers in school nutrition. From planning healthy meals to fueling student success each day, they highlighted how vital these roles are in supporting learning and overall well-being.

Thank you to these amazing leaders for inspiring the next generation and showing students the impact of school nutrition careers! 🍎🥗