14th annual Indiana Food Day!
This year, we are celebrating Indiana tomatoes. More information to come!
What is Indiana Food Day?
The Indiana Department of Education, along with community groups and organizations across the state, promotes Indiana Food Day annually to celebrate local food and healthy eating. Held every year in October to coincide with National Farm to School Month, Indiana Food Day showcases local food items. This offers students a chance to explore the culinary diversity of our state.
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What is Indiana Food Day?
Indiana Food Day is a promotional event that shines a spotlight on one locally grown or produced food item that makes our state proud! The best part? You get to choose when you hold your own Indiana Food Day celebration and how to showcase this year’s featured food!
Expanding the Celebration!
Get ready for a year-long celebration of food with our expanded Indiana Food Day activities. It all starts in the spring, when we will be sharing seeds so you can dig into the dirt, plant your seeds, and let the learning begin! All the hard work will pay off in October when we celebrate National Farm to School Month!
Looking for Local Tomato Products?
The Indiana Grown for Schools Network is excited to share that we have a Farm to School Value Chain Coordinator to help you build relationships with your local producers. You can reach out to Anna Holloway at aholloway1@health.in.gov to get started!
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What is Indiana Food Day?
Indiana Food Day is a promotional event that shines a spotlight on one locally grown or produced food item that makes our state proud! The best part? Schools get to choose when they hold their own Indiana Food Day celebration and how to showcase this year’s featured food!
Interested in Selling your local product to schools?
The Indiana Grown for Schools Network is excited to share that we have a Farm to School Value Chain Coordinator to help you build relationships with your local schools. You can reach out to Anna Holloway at aholloway1@health.in.gov to get started!
Toolkits
Discover our Indiana Food Day toolkits—created to spark healthy habits and bring communities closer to local food. Begin with Food Day 101, or dive deeper into one of Indiana’s favorite crops through Growing the Perfect Tomato. Click the toolkit images below to download and get started!
Indiana Food Day Swag
We’re excited to offer a variety of Food Day apparel, embroidery, and accessories to help you celebrate and showcase Indiana’s commitment to local food and healthy habits.
Indiana Food Day Kick-Off Recording
The recording of the Indiana Food Day 2026 Kickoff Webinar is now available for anyone who missed the live session or wants to revisit the ideas and resources shared. This webinar introduces this year’s theme, highlights featured Indiana‑grown products, and walks through ready‑to‑use tools that support classroom, cafeteria, and community celebrations.
In the recording, you’ll find:
An overview of Indiana Food Day and what’s new for 2026
This year’s featured food and tips for sourcing it locally
Classroom, cafeteria, and community engagement ideas
Promotional materials and implementation tools
Ways to participate, share your story, and celebrate local food across the state
This recording is a great resource for educators, school nutrition professionals, administrators, garden leaders, and community partners looking to bring Indiana Food Day to life in their setting.
