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We are proud to offer FREE lunch to all children 18-under this summer through our "Summer Food Bus" Meal Program. Various locations in our communities and at our QUEST sites!
Menus/School Nutrition
School Nutrition Services
We are making education better because empowered learning and good nutrition go hand-in-hand!
Lunch Menu
Breakfast Menu
Allergens
Contacts
District Contact
Caren Berrier
Director, School Nutrition Services
p. 828.464.8333, ext. 180362
f. 828.464.2880
School Contacts
School Nutrition News
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From NCDPI: Due to nationwide shortages, menus may change without notice. Thank you for your patience!
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UPDATE: Our Grab-n-Go Meal Program has been discontinued as of Monday, September 20, 2021, due to lack of participation.
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Although all meals are free for the 2021-22 school year, we still encourage families to complete the application to qualify for additional benefits like P-EBT, free ACT/SAT, and more.
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Pick up your FREE summer Grab-n-Go meals beginning June 7th at one of our school sites or bus stops every Monday-Thursday.
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Beginning April 12, our curbside Grab-n-Go meals will be consolidated to 5 locations. Find out which location is closest to you.
Meal Prices
Meals for all students during the 2022-23 school year will no longer be free. Catawba County Schools' meal prices will not increase for the 2022-23 school year and are listed below. Please apply for Free/Reduced Lunch at www.lunchapplication.com for assistance.
Elementary & Middle School
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Breakfast: $1.35
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Reduced Breakfast $.30
- Lunch $2.80
- Reduced Lunch $.40
High School
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Breakfast $1.35
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Reduced Breakfast $.30
- Lunch $2.90
- Reduced Lunch $.40
Adult Meals
A La Carte Prices
Wellness Policy
Our District has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed by the health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, administrators, and the district nurse.
Alliance for a healthier Generation
Sharing the Message of Wellness
One of our goals is to share the message of nutrition and wellness via our department's Web site that emphasizes the importance of nutrition AND fitness. Our site provides information on the nutrition and fitness for teachers, parents, and students, as well as, a variety of learning tools.
Local Wellness Policy 4.4200-6.1400
Key Areas of our Wellness Policy
- Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:
- Nutrition Education
- Physical activity
- Other school-based activities that are designed to promote student wellness.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
About Us
We Engage, Inspire, and Empower because learning and good nutrition go hand in hand!
Our team of School Nutrition professionals look forward to serving our students. We are dedicated to students' health, well-being, and their ability to learn. Good nutrition is an integral part of the students academic success. School Nutrition Services support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices. Our mission is to provide students and staff nutritious, affordable and appealing meals consisting of a variety of healthy choices and served in a safe and sanitary environment.
School cafeterias are open daily for breakfast and lunch. In Catawba County we serve over 15,000 meals per day and our menus are developed with students in mind. Our students participate in product testing and food samplings to ensure that school menus are student centered.
Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the United States Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines. Our program provides students with access to a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, quality and appealing foods that meet their health and nutrition needs. To learn more about the federal nutrition standards and School Nutrition Programs, please click here.
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL BENEFIT INFORMATION
You may apply for Free/Reduced meals online. Go to www.lunchapplication.com -- This is a safe and secure website. Paper applications will no longer be sent home with your child. If you have any questions, please contact your school cafeteria manager.