Kentucky Department of Education’s Post

Happy National School Lunch Week! This week, we are stamping our “passport” by visiting Leah Feagin, child nutrition director at Mayfield Independent. Feagin has been on a mission to bring healthy meals to every corner of her district for more than 20 years! The School Meals Program she manages serves more than 261,000 lunches and 191,500 breakfasts annually. She’s been an integral part of expanding other Child Nutrition Programs in Mayfield, such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program, by serving more than 16,000 summer meals and securing Farm to School grants to provide local produce to students and improve kitchen equipment and signage. Feagin worked to lead crisis meal distribution during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as during post-tornado recovery. She has served as the Kentucky School Nutrition Association’s Public Policy and Legislative Chair and is a past president for the organization. For National School Lunch Week, Mayfield Independent plans to celebrate with festive serving lines and special menu items. Morgan Jameson, food service assistant at Mayfield Independent, is dressing up as an actual walking taco! Please join us in thanking Leah Feagin for fueling students with nutritious meals and a taste of adventure! #NSLW25 #SchoolLunchHero #PassportToNutrition