How do I contact the GPISD Child Nutrition Department?
If you have any questions about our menus, please contact the GPISD Child Nutrition Department at (972) 343-4410.
Why are there new recipes added to school lunch menus?
New recipes are added to school lunch menus throughout the school year to keep meals new and exciting. Our menus are based on the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 meal planning guidelines. In order to comply with USDA's National School Lunch Program regulations, all school meals include items from certain major food groups:
How do I make checks payable to LPISD school nutrition?
Make checks payable to LPISD School Nutrition. Checks must include a driver’s license number written on the front along with the student’s name and ID number written on the memo line.
What will the GPISD do to ensure student safety?
“We will always act swiftly to make sure concerns are properly investigated and action is taken to ensure our students’ safety.” At a called meeting on August 26, 2021, the GPISD Board of Trustees voted to set the tax for 2021-2022 at $1.3763 per $100 of valuation.
What is SFE in GPISD?
Welcome to the GPISD Child Nutrition department. Grand Prairie ISD currently partners with Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC (SFE) to provide a variety of nutritious meals to all enrolled students. SFE enhances GPISD students' quality of life through fresh and wholesome food and a strong focus on nutrition.
What is P-EBT in school?
P-EBT benefits can be used to buy food from any retailer that accepts the Lone Star Card. Visit this page for more information.
Who may qualify for free or reduced meal benefits?
Who may qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Meal Benefits? With an approved lunch application, children in households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP--formerly Food Stamps) or TANF may be eligible to receive free meals regardless of household income. Also, if your household income falls within Federal Income ...
How many applications per household for meal benefits?
Only one application per household is required to apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits. Each household may complete one Family Application for Meal Benefits listing all children in the household.
Does GPISD offer free meals?
Does GPISD Child Nutrition program offer free or reduced priced meals?#N#Yes, GPISD is partnered with the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Families that qualify for the NSLP may receive free or reduced priced meals. Applications must be submitted for each and every school year. To complete the application, visit https://gpisd.nlappscloud.com/ .
How many days of meals can a student charge for school nutrition?
The School Nutrition Department will allow students without money for meals to charge up to the value of 10 days of meals for grades PK-6, and 5 days of meals for grades 7-12. Once this charge limit has been exceeded, the cafeteria will provide the student with a complimentary meal. Students are not allowed to charge a la carte items nor will be allowed to purchase a la carte items if they have a negative account balance.
How many digits are in a student ID number?
All enrolled students have access to their meal accounts with their 5 or 6-digit student identification number. Parents may contact the campus office or the Nutrition office for the ID number. Parents may also set limits on student accounts by contacting their campus nutrition manager with the restrictions.
Is breakfast free in LPISD?
Breakfasts and lunches are free of charge to all enrolled LPISD students until the end of the school year. In the event that funding expires, we would revert to the prices shown below. The Nutrition Department is requesting parents continue to submit free and reduced meal applications.
