SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAM 2018-2019 The School Nutrition Program participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs . We offer nutritional meals to our students every day and are an intricate part of your child ’ s educational experience . For more information about the School Nutrition Program , please visit us on the web at : www . cabarrus . k12 . nc . us - > Departments - > School Nutrition
School Nutrition Program 2018-2019
MAKING MEAL SELECTIONS
• You will receive notification when your application is submitted and processed .
• Applications are processed daily , and can take up to 10 days . If you have not received your notification after 12 days , please contact the School Nutrition Office .
WHAT MAKES A COMPLETE BREAKFAST ?
Breakfast
|
Elementary |
Secondary |
Reduced |
No Charge |
No Charge |
Paid |
$ 1.25 |
$ 1.40 |
Lunch
|
Elementary |
Secondary |
Reduced |
$ 0.40 |
$ 0.40 |
Paid |
$ 2.65 |
$ 2.75 |
( Main Line or Fresh Choice Bar ) |
Contact Info : CCS Auxiliary Service Center 111 Union Cemetery Road SW Concord , NC 28027 704-262-6166
Breakfast includes a grain and / or protein , milk , juice and ½ cup fruit . A child can refuse one of these components but must take a fruit or juice and it will remain a qualifying USDA breakfast ; however , the cost will be the same . If a child chooses individual items , there will be an a la carte charge .
WHAT MAKES A COMPLETE LUNCH ? A USDA qualifying lunch includes items from each of the 5 food groups : Protein , Grain , Vegetable , Fruit and Milk . Children must take 3 of the 5 food groups and 1 of those chosen foods much be a ½ cup fruit or vegetable . If a child chooses only 3 or 4 of the required food groups , there is no change in cost . Please note at times 1 to 2 food groups ( components ) are combined in one food item . Children cannot substitute one food group for another . Salad Bars are offered daily at the secondary grade levels only this school year , as well as , a “ Quick Bite ” meal option .
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PRICE APPLICATION – NOW ONLINE
The United States Department of Agriculture requires us to provide every student an opportunity to apply for free & reduced meal benefits each year . This summer each household was sent an informational postcard with Free & Reduced benefit information on it and how to apply .
• Apply on-line for your children to receive Free or Reduced priced meals at www . LunchApplication . com
• Your application will be sent from a SECURE website directly to Cabarrus County Schools , School Nutrition Program .
• You no longer need to worry about filling out a paper application that might get lost or misplaced . Your personal information will be confidential !
• www . lunchapplication . com was designed to make it easy for you to know exactly what information you need to provide and guide you through the application process .
• All meals must be paid for until the application has been processed and approved .
For more information please go to the school nutrition website : www . cabarrus . k12 . nc . us - > Departments - > School Nutrition or call our office at 704-784-5136 .
CAFETERIA ACCOUNT PREPAYMENTS We accept prepayments that can be made directly to the cafeteria in the form of cash or check . We also offer an online payment option at www . lunchprepay . com .
Payments made by check must include the following information :
• Driver ’ s license number
• Full name
• Street address and phone number
• Starter checks will not be accepted .
• Cabarrus County Schools has joined other school systems nationwide , increasing fiscal responsibility by partnering with CHECKredi ( Money Transfer Systems ). CHECKredi utilizes the federal and state law guidelines to provide an efficient method of electronically recovering the NSF ( Non-Sufficient Funded ) checks .
Payments made online ( at www . lunchprepay . com ) require the following information :
• The child ’ s identification number . This can be found on the child ’ s bus pass , on middle or high school class schedules , or by contacting the school office or teacher .
• Personal email accounts to receive confirmations after payments are processed .
• A valid credit card . Even if you register just to monitor your child ’ s account .
• Fees for online payments occur : A processing fee for each online transaction is assessed at the time of transaction . This transaction fee does not go to the School Nutrition Program of Cabarrus County Schools . This is a convenience fee much like that of an ATM machine used outside of your regular banking institution .
2018-2019 CHARGE POLICY : Students :
• Students , please keep money on your pre-paid lunch account .
• Negative account balances will be limited to $ 8.00 .
• An alternative meal will be offered should a student reach his / her charge limit .
• Student ’ s will not be allowed to charge extras or snacks .
• Use lunchprepay . com or directly pay the cashier to update your balances .
Adults :
• USDA guidelines state we are unable to allow charges for our teachers and staff .
6 September / October 2018 • Parent Teacher Magazine