A Longer Table strengthens school cafeterias so children are nourished and prepared to learn by building the workforce and systems to support scratch cooking.

 

October 13, 2026
Pike High School
8AM-4PM

School Food Summit | American Egg Board Signature Partner

Built for School Food Professionals

The Indiana School Food Summit is built for the people preparing and leading school meal programs every day: school nutrition directors, cafeteria leaders, frontline teams, district administrators, and partners working to strengthen school food across Indiana.

Come ready to learn, connect, and bring practical ideas back to your school.

What to Expect

A one-day summit focused on practical tools, skills, and strategies that school food professionals can bring back to their schools.

  • Practical strategies for operations, leadership, procurement, and policy
  • Stronger kitchen systems and day-to-day workflows
  • Hands-on learning, including culinary techniques and recipe development
  • Ideas you can use right away in your school
  • Connections with school food professionals across Indiana

Plan Your Experience

See what’s in store for the event. Explore the full itinerary, class offerings, and session details so you can plan your time and make the most of your experience.

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Where to Stay

Coming in from out of town? We’ve put together a list of nearby hotels to make planning your visit a little easier. Explore accommodations in the area and find an option that works best for your stay.

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Read the Press Release

Learn more about the School Food Summit, why it was created, and what attendees can expect from the day.

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Event Details

October 13, 2026
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Pike High School
6801 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268

American Egg Board - Signature Partner

The Indiana School Food Summit is supported by the American Egg Board as part of its work to expand access to nutritious and affordable egg-based meals in schools.

 

 

FAQ

  • Who should attend the Indiana School Food Summit?

    The Summit is designed for school nutrition directors, frontline cafeteria teams, district administrators, and others working to strengthen school meal programs. Whether you are making decisions at the district level or preparing meals every day, there will be sessions built for your role.

  • Our district is not doing much scratch cooking yet. Is this still for us?

    Absolutely. The Summit is designed for schools at all stages of cooking. Sessions will include practical ways to improve meals, strengthen operations, use equipment more effectively, and take realistic steps toward more scratch and speed-scratch cooking.

  • What will I actually take back to my district?

    Expect practical ideas you can use right away, including recipes, production strategies, breakfast approaches, procurement ideas, and new ways to think about participation and meal quality.

  • What is A Longer Table?

    A Longer Table is an Indianapolis nonprofit strengthening the systems behind school food. We help schools build the people, operations, menus, procurement, and infrastructure needed to serve better meals sustainably. Find out more at alongertable.org.

  • I want to attend, but the registration cost is a barrier. What should I do?

    We want cost to be as little of a barrier as possible. If you or your district would like to attend but cannot cover the registration fee, please reach out to A Longer Table at events@alongertable.org to see if a scholarship is available.

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