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Oral History Project

The Oral History Project was created to capture and preserve the stories of past

and present child nutrition professionals who have dedicated their careers to

serving the nation’s children. Approaching 300 in number, the interviews are

transcribed and posted online. State agency personnel; program directors,

managers, cooks, and line staff; past presidents of the School Nutrition

Association; USDA personnel; and others connected with child nutrition

programs have all shared their stories. Spanning the early days up to modern

times, topics covered include Works Progress Administration (WPA) supported

school lunch programs, the passage of the National School Lunch Act in 1946,

introduction of Offer vs. Serve, and the changes and challenges of the twenty-

first century.

Do you have a story to share or know someone who does? If so, please contact

the Child Nutrition Archives at archives@theicn.org or 800-321-3054, Ext. 1384.