What is on the menu for school lunch?
What's On The Menu? Five food group components (meat/meat alternate, fruit, vegetables, grain, and milk) are included in a school lunch. For the regular price of lunch, a student may choose 3, 4, or 5 items. One item must be a fruit or vegetable. The price remains the same whether the child chooses 3, 4, or 5 items.
How many food groups can a child choose?
The price remains the same whether the child chooses 3, 4, or 5 items. Students may leave off one or two of the food groups or they may choose something from all 5 groups. Two food groups may come in one item. A sandwich is an example, which most of the time will contain meat and grain.
Do you get free meals in Hawkins County?
Parents are strongly encouraged to complete and return an application for free or reduced meals, regardless of income, at any time during the school year. Free meals are available also for eligible students enrolled in Hawkins County School System who are receiving TANF (Families First) or SNAP (Food Stamps) or FDPIR benefits.
