How to contact Gaston County School Nutrition?
Please contact the School Nutrition Office at (704) 836-9110 for further information. Gaston County School Nutrition will be delivering meals to the classroom for face to face learning and meals will be available for pickup at school sites for remote learning and virtual students.
Where to send GCS nutrition form?
The form must be signed by a physician and returned to the cafeteria manager or sent to the GCS School Nutrition Office, 500 Reid Street, Lowell, NC 28098 . For more information, contact your school principal or call the GCS School Nutrition Office at (704) 836-9110. Free and Reduced Lunches.
What is the goal of nutrition in school?
Consequently, the goal of the School Nutrition Department is to provide appealing, nutritious, healthy, and well-balanced meals to our students daily.
What is included in a school lunch?
Of course, students may still bring their meals from home. A lunch meal includes food components from five food groups: grains, protein, fruit, vegetable, and milk.
How many applications are needed for free meals?
Only one application per household is necessary. Eligibility for free and reduced price meals is based on household income and number of people in the household. Applications are available from the cafeteria manager, school office and the School Nutrition office.
How many breakfasts are there in schools?
Breakfast and lunch programs are offered at all schools. During the 2018-2019 school year, more than 1.5 million breakfasts, 3.4 million lunches, 90,000 snacks, and 27,000 dinners were served in our school cafeterias.
January 2022 Menu
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December 2021 Menu
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133 West
Freshness is just one aspect that makes 133 West so special. With a creative menu that changes with the seasons, your lunch break will never feel mundane. For those busier workdays, 133 West offers its customers free wireless internet so you can keep the productivity going.
Cherubs Café
If you’re looking for lunch with a purpose, Cherubs Café is the place to be. A Holy Angels restaurant, Cherubs gives back to the community through their intentional hiring process. If you’re in for a sandwich, try The Woodrow—apples, bacon, and cheddar with a cranberry raisin dressing grilled on sourdough.
Grits N Greens Southern Cuisine
Grits N Greens in downtown Lowell is known for their southern “cookin’ like granny” cuisine but alongside that are burgers and sandwiches you can take back to your desk. Looking for something southern? Try the Southern Pimento Burger with pimento cheese, lettuce and tomato and a side of sweet potato fries.
Jack Beagle's
Making their way to the Mount Holly food scene by way of Charlotte's NoDa neighborhood, Jack Beagle's is a great stop for a midweek lunch. Stop in for the pork tacos or the Hawaiian Chicken Wrap and swing back over the weekend to try out the brunch menu.
J.R. Cash's Bar and Grill
Located on the lake (and one of four South Carolina-based eateries), J.R. Cash's offers an elevated lunch menu with soups, salads and sandwiches. Their Cash Burger, with Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, signature BBQ sauce, fried onion straws, lettuce, tomato & pickles, is the light at the end of a workday tunnel.
Kitchen MaeKong
Add a touch of spice to your lunch break with Kitchen MaeKong's delicious lunch menu, including Thai favorites such as sushi, curry dishes, and traditional stir-fry entrees.
Spindle City Café
Named for Gaston County’s historic textile industry past, Spindle City Café occupies a 19th-century building with original elements throughout. All that charm adds to the convenience and expansiveness of their lunch menu.
