School Nutrition
Brevard Public Schools (BPS) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) serves over
20,100 breakfasts and 33,800 lunches each day in the district’s 85 school
cafeterias. During the 2011-2012 year, more than 3.6 million breakfasts and
6 million lunches were served in our school cafeterias. For the past 12 years,
FNS has participated in the Provision 2 Breakfast Program that enables us to
provide a no cost breakfast to all students.
Eating Healthy is Important
All meals are planned by a Registered Dietitian and meet U.S.D.A. standards.
Breakfast meets ¼ of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein,
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Iron, Calcium & Calories. Starting in the 2012-2013
school year students will be required to take a fruit or vegetable with
their lunch. At least half the grains offered will be whole grains and
efforts are underway to reduce sodium levels. Fresh fruit, steamed vegetables,
healthy choice entrées and vegetarian entrées are offered daily. Whole grain
items include breads, rolls, tortillas, pizza crust and corn dogs. All baked
goods sold ala carte are reduced in calories and sugar. A la carte standards
for elementary & secondary schools are defined in district’s Wellness Policy
and Procedures Manual.
We take pride in serving well balanced nutritious meals to your students.
Students are given the opportunity to participate in taste testing to determine
student preferences. All nutritionals and school menus can be found above,
under the Nutritional Info and/or the Menus & Prices tabs. Nutritionals are
categorized by the “GO, SLOW, WHOA” concept from the Coordinated Approach to
Child Health (CATCH) Program. This program helps students make healthier food
choices daily.
Students with Special Needs
Students with medical conditions such as allergies need to provide the
Cafeteria Manager with a medical statement from their physician. The request
must include the dietary condition which restricts the child’s diet and the
foods that are required to be omitted. The most common allergens are available
under the Nutritional Info tab and then by clicking on the Allergen Information
link. If a student has additional dietary restrictions please contact the FNS
District Office at (321) 633-1000 ext.690, for assistance from a Registered
Dietitian.
Free and Reduced Lunches
All students in Brevard County Schools are given the opportunity to apply
for free or reduced price lunch. Applications may be completed
online or printed on the Free & Reduced Info page by clicking the tab above.
Paper applications are available at each school office and cafeteria. A new
lunch application must be submitted each year, unless you are notified that
your student has been approved for free lunch as a direct certified student.
Only one application is needed per household.
Nutrition Education for Life
Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH)CATCH is a program that promotes physical activity, healthy food choices and nutrition education in both the school and home environment. CATCH has 4 components: GO, SLOW and WHOA for cafeterias, nutrition education for the classroom, physical education and CATCH family fun!
OrganWise Guys
OrganWise Guys program is a science-based, elementary school physical activity and nutrition program. The Organ- Wise Guys are an engaging cast of characters that motivate our students to make healthy lifestyle behavior changes. They empower students with the knowledge and motivation to help prevent obesity, cardiovascular disease, adult-onset diabetes and other chronic diseases. Key messages include maintaining a low-fat diet, eating high fiber foods, drinking water and engaging in regular physical activity.
Student Wellness Advisory Councils (SWAC)
SWAC’s are student organizations in several schools that provide nutrition and wellness promotion for students and staff. Students create excitement for others to embrace healthy lifestyle changes.
School Gardens
FNS continues to plant the seeds in expanding school garden opportunities throughout the district. Students experience measuring plant growth, germination and cause and effect relationships.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S.Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339; or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.