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Student Nutrition

  • The HCPS Student Nutrition Services program provides nutritious meals to students, including options for students with food allergies, special dietary needs, or religious/cultural preferences.

    If you're looking for any specific information or need help with something regarding these services—like how to submit a special diet form, how to access the menu, or details about meal prices—please see the information below or visit the SDHC Nutrition site.

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    Eligibility for Free Meals

    • Free meals are available to any student who is enrolled in a school eligible for the federal Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or who qualifies for free or reduced-price meals based on household income or state-approved benefit programs.*  

      List of CEP/Non-CEP Schools

      CEP Information

      Meal Benefit Application

      *If you have any children not enrolled in a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, please submit one meal benefit application for all children in the same household.

    School Meal Prices

      • Breakfast - FREE
      • Elementary Lunch - $2.25
      • Middle and High School Lunch - $2.75
      • Lunch in CEP Schools - FREE

     

    Special Diets and Allegies

    Student Nutrition Services takes food allergies, food safety, and health seriously. If your child needs a menu change or special diet due to a medical condition, food allergy, or for cultural or religious reasons, there are forms to submit. Here’s a breakdown of the necessary steps:

    1. For food allergies or medical conditions:

    2. For food intolerance or cultural/religious dietary preferences:

    3. To stop or change an existing special diet:

     

    A new form needs to be completed each school year, and submitting it is crucial for ensuring your child receives the appropriate meals that meet their needs.

    It is important that the Diet Prescription for Special Meals Form is completed correctly and given to the Student Nutrition Manager and School Nurse at your site so we can safely serve your child. Food substitutions and/or menu modifications cannot be made without a completed form. A new form must be completed each school year so our records are kept up to date and the information on file is correct.

    If you need help locating or filling out the forms, please reach out!

     

    For information on the daily breakfast and lunch menu, please visit the SDHC Nutrislice site.

     

    For more information about special allergies and diets, please visit the Student Nutrition Special Diets and Allergies site.