05/05/2026
Congrats to Lincoln's Luke Fenton for being awarded the School Lunch Hero Award by the Minnesota Student Nutrition Association!
As a Student Nutrition Services Associate, Luke goes beyond diligently keeping the kitchen in tiptop shape. He supports the whole student: filling bellies and offering a kind word on a tough day. At the payment station [what's the best term for this?], he greets students by name, tells them the menu, and encourages them to try new foods. He brings a creatively-named plush to the station that students look forward to seeing every day. It's more than just a fun way to connect; Luke lets students who feel overstimulated in the cafeteria hug the plush. In big and small ways, Luke creates not only a food-safe space, but a welcoming environment for the 350-some students at Lincoln. Thank you, Luke, for your kindness and dedication to our students!