In honor of National Nutrition Month, Pomptonian presents the 7th Annual Healthy School Lunch Challenge, designed to inspire students to get involved in the kitchen, and spark excitement around creating healthy meals. This year, high school students have the chance to win $1,000!
• Recipe Submission Deadline: January 19, 2026
• Categories:
Pre-K through 5th grades
6th through 8th grades
9th through 12th grades
• Winners: Each category will have two Grand Prize Winners and one Super Grand Prize Winner
• Prizes: Pre-K through 8th grade Super Grand Prize winners will win a KitchenAid mixer
• High School Cook-Off: The top three high school contestants will compete in a live culinary challenge at Driscoll Foods’ professional kitchen, Kitchen 71, on February 20, 2026 from 8:30 AM–2:30 PM
For more information, view the 7th Annual Healthy School Lunch Challenge or High School Lunch Challenge 2025 Cook-Off videos.