A student must take at least 3 foods items to create a reimburseable breakfast

• Select 1/2 cup fruit

• Pick a second serving of fruit or other foods like: Whole Grains, Lean Protein, or a serving a Milk

• Take a mimimum of 3 food items  

A student must take at least 3 food groups to create a reimbursable lunch

• Select a 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetable (or both)

• Pick at least two other food groups, Whole Grains, Lean Protein, or a Serving of Milk

• Take a minimum of 3 food groups and a maximum of 5

All items that do not meet the minimum meal requirements or exceeds the maximum meal requirements is considered a la carte and will be charged separately. Check out our a la carte pricing on our pricing page.

A la carte items sold in the cafeteria are required by USDA to meet the Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. 

What are smart snacks?

Smart Snacks in School requirements were established in the 2014-2015 school year, requiring all foods and beverages sold during the school day and 30 minutes after dismissal to meet specific nutrition standards. 

Smart Snack Standards

To be consider a smart snack and able to be sold in school, the item must meet the following standards:

1. Be a whole grain rich product; or

2. The first ingredient a fruit, vegetable, dairy product, or protein food; or

3. A "combination food" with at least 1/4 cup fruit and/or vegetable; or

4. The food item must meet the nutrient standards for calories, sodium, sugar, and fats.

Check out the USDA guide, A Smart Snacks in School, to learn more.