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Durham Public Schools Cafeteria Menu: What’s for Lunch Jan. 19-23, 2026

After the MLK Jr. Day holiday, DPS cafeterias return with a full week of free breakfasts and lunches, including comfort-food favorites, vegetarian options, and a classic pizza Friday. Here’s what students will see on trays Jan. 19–23 across Durham Public Schools.

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After the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, Durham Public Schools cafeterias are back in full swing with a fresh week of free breakfasts and lunches for students. From nachos and barbecue chicken to dumplings and a familiar pizza Friday, here’s what’s on the menu Jan. 19–23 across DPS elementary, middle, and high schools.

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