Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are all meals free for students?
A; Yes, The Universal Meals Program provides the opportunity for Districts to make available both a nutritiously adequate breakfast
and lunch for all children each school day.
Q:Do I need to fill out a meal application form for my child to receive free meals?
A:While meals will be provided for free to all students in
participating schools,families should continue to provide their household income information to their school district. It's important for your district to continue gathering this information to receive full access to federal funding.
Q:How will my child know what is on the menu?
A;Students are provided breakfast and lunch with their choice of a variety of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.You can access the menu here;Nutrislice | Moreland School District
Q:My child has special dietary needs. Can these special diet needs be accommodated?
A: Yes,Child Nutrition Services can accommodate special dietary needs, within reason. Please complete the Special Meal Accommodation Form and email the completed form to [email protected] or drop it off at your child’s school cafeteria.
Q:How is the district reducing food waste?
A; Our districts understand the importance of reducing food waste in an effort to educate students about the impact food waste has on the environment we implemented Share Carts. This allows students to place unwanted food on the cart so other students can take more if they need.
Q: What milk options are offered daily?
A; Our milk section is all natural, rBST-free. We offer 1% Chocolate flavored or 1% milk plus non- Fat milk daily.
Q:Is there a limit to how much fruit and vegetables my child can have?
A: No, all students can have as many servings of fruit and vegetables as they can eat.
Q:Do menu items meet Federal and State guidelines?
A; Yes, all menu entrees are whole grain and meet federal and state guidelines of less than 30% total fat and 10% saturated fat.
Q:How can the community be involved with Child Nutrition?
A;Moreland School District has a Wellness Committee that discusses the overall well being of the Moreland community. They discuss and implement programs to improve all levels of wellness: communication, education, physical activity, and all food at our schools - meal programs, classroom parties, and other food related events. It is open to all! Contact the District office for more information.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
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USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las regulaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, y las instituciones que participan o administran los programas del USDA tienen prohibido discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, identidad de género (incluida la expresión de género), orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar / parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas o represalias o represalias por actividades previas de derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad realizada o financiada por el USDA (no todas las bases se aplican a todos los programas). Los recursos y los plazos de presentación de quejas varían según el programa o incidente. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternativos de comunicación para la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas estadounidense, etc.) deben comunicarse con la Agencia responsable o el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa puede estar disponible en idiomas distintos del inglés. Para presentar una queja de discriminación del programa, complete el Formulario de Queja por Discriminación del Programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en Cómo presentar una queja por discriminación del programa y en cualquier oficina del USDA o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA y proporcione en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de queja, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envíe su formulario o carta completa al USDA por: (1) correo: Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, Oficina del Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: [email protected].
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