The non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) invites students nationwide to cast their ballot and participate in this year's 'Vote for School Lunch' campaign to learn more about healthy meal choices at school. Marking the second round of lunchroom elections in the three-year national campaign, this year's candidates include Jesse Wrap, Pippa Potato, Patty Mac 'n' Cheese, Biff Burger and Yumi Rice Bowl.

The candidates are campaigning on their platform of sound dietary values, great taste and lunchroom versatility to be announced this year's favorite school lunch on Monday, October 22. Students can learn more about candidates and cast their vote online now through National School Lunch Week, October 15-19, at http://www.VoteForSchoolLunch.org. The 2007 winner will go on to compete in the 2008 Presidential election against Pete Pizza - the 2006 and first-ever 'Vote For School Lunch' campaign winner - and three student-designed 'Design a Candidate' contest winners.

The 'Vote' campaign and activities will help educate parents and students on the nutritional programs available in schools and reveal the many ways school lunches have evolved. In addition to getting students excited about making healthy choices in the lunchroom, the campaign will relay facts on what balanced school meals consist of today.

The campaign will be supported by incentive giveaways such as signs, buttons, stickers, mugs, t-shirts and hats during National School Lunch Week (NSLW). Additional programs…