Nutrition

School Nutrition Program

  • Free and Reduced Lunch Program

    Free and Reduced Lunch Program
    Provides students with a lunch for free or at a reduced price. Based on family income.
  • Milk Program

    Milk Program
    Began in Chicago in 1940. Was made part of the Child Nutrition Act in 1960. Provided needy children with a low price pint of whole milk.
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program

    Child and Adult Care Food Program
    This program provides healthy meals and snacks to adults and children in public and private non-profit facilities. It also provides snacks for children in afterschool care and emergency shelters.
  • Breakfast Program

    Breakfast Program
    Began as a pilot project that provides students with a healthy breakfast at a free or reduced price. Based on family income.
  • Summer Lunch Program

    Summer Lunch Program
    Offers students the option of having a healthy meal in the summer whether they go to summer school or not
  • Department of Defense Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program

    Department of Defense Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Program
    This program delivers fresh fruits and vegetables to schools and military bases. This offers the school the produce allotment from the USDA. So, schools do not have to use their funds for fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Let's Move! Program

    Let's Move! Program
    Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity. Let's Move! offers parents helpful information and fosters environments that support healthy choices. It focuses on providing healthier foods in schools, ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food, and helping kids become more physically active. Click on the logo to the right to learn more.