Child Nutrition Program & Services

Food service staff

Our terrific Child Nutrition team

About Our Program

We participate in the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs and follow all USDA nutritional standards and federal requirements for healthy meals. Our current Menu is in on the main page of our website and on our School App.

Free Meals for All

We are Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school which means that all students regardless of income can receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. For more information about Community Eligibility Provision, check out our flyer below:

Community Eligibility Flyer

Family Income Survey

This information helps us continue to offer free meals for all and helps us qualify for grants and state funding to serve our students. It can also help qualify students for fee waivers and other supports as needed. Access the survey here:

What's For Lunch?

lunch tray with healthy foods

Example of a typical healthy lunch served each day at Hood Canal School.

The Hood Canal School District lunch program provides for the health and well-being of students by providing nutritious meals. All lunches include the main entree, fresh vegetable bar, fruit and two milk choices.

salad bar with serving tongs

We offer Salad Bar every day.

breakfast food including milk, a parfait and apple on a tray

Typical breakfast offering

Breakfast After the Bell

This is a grab'n go meal eaten in the student's classroom at the beginning of the school day. Breakfast includes the main entree, fruit, 100% juice and two milk choices.
Breakfast After the Bell

The Food We Use

Whole grain products are used for breakfast and lunch.

Check out the following two links to find out more information on Dietary Guidelines and making healthy choices:

Dietary Accommodations

All special dietary accommodations are at no charge: Special Dietary NeedsNecesidades alimenticias especiales,
Request for Special Dietary Accommodations Form, Solicitud de ajustes dietéticos especiales

About Our Child Nutrition Team

At Hood Canal School District, our Child Nutrition Team is dedicated to providing healthy, balanced, and delicious meals to our students every day. They also like to have a little fun along the way and surprise our students on special days. Our committed staff works tirelessly to ensure that all students receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches that support their learning and growth. We prioritize fresh ingredients and adhere to dietary guidelines to meet the diverse needs of our student community. With a focus on wellness and nourishment, our team strives to create a positive dining experience that fuels both bodies and minds.

Contact

Kitchen Manager
Phone: 360.877.5463 ext. 229

Anti-Discrimination

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online here, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.