Create A Meal
Breakfast
A student must select a minimum of three of the four required food components, including a fruit or vegetable for a complete breakfast. A student may select up to four of the components for the meal price.
- Eat a minimum of two food groups and a maximum of four.
- Start with fruit, juice, or both.
- Add an entrée (grain and/or protein) and a serving of milk.
Examples
Fruit + Protein + Milk = Meal
Fruit + Grain + Milk = Meal
Fruit + Fruit + Grain = Meal
Grain or Protein + Milk = Not a Meal (no fruit)
Grain + Milk = Not a Meal (no fruit)
Lunch
A student must select a minimum of three of the five required food components, including a fruit or vegetable for a complete lunch. A student may select up to five required food components.
- Eat a minimum of three food groups and a maximum of five.
- Start with a fruit or vegetable (or both).
- Add whole grain, lean protein, and a serving of milk.
Examples
Fruit + Whole Grain and Lean Protein = Meal
Vegetable + Fruit + Milk = Meal
Vegetable + Whole Grain and Lean Protein + Fruit = Meal
Whole Grain and Lean Protein + Milk = Not a Meal (no fruit or vegetable)
A La Carte Items
Items taken that are not part of the meal or are in addition to the meal are considered "a la carte" and will be charged separately.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
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Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 - fax: (202) 690-7442
- email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.