What does the MCPS division of food and nutrition services do?
MCPS Division of Food and Nutrition Services About the Division of Food & Nutrition Services The mission of the Division of Food and Nutrition Services is to provide a variety of appealing, quality, nutritious meals in a cost effective and efficient operation.
What is an MCPS menu cycle?
MCPS menus are planned in cycles during the school year. Different menu items may be offered for a specified period of time and then replaced with new offerings. This allows us to increase the variety of foods offered during the year.
What is MCPSS summer feeding?
The MCPSS Child Nutrition Department offers one of the largest summer feeding programs in the state of Alabama. Meals are provided to all children 18 years and under at no cost. Registration is not required to receive meals.
What can you expect at MCPS Taphouse?
You can count on us at McPs Taphouse. Like clockwork, we kick off live music every single night at 8pm on our main stage in the grand dining room. From acoustic solos, to full rockin' bands, and even thumpin' DJs.
Menus and Meal Information
The mission of the Division of Food and Nutrition Services is to provide a variety of appealing, quality, nutritious meals in a cost effective and efficient operation. Dedicated employees empowered to promote success for every student serve meals in an innovative learning environment, respectful of each student's needs and differences.
About the Division of Food & Nutrition Services
The mission of the Division of Food and Nutrition Services is to provide a variety of appealing, quality, nutritious meals in a cost effective and efficient operation. Dedicated employees empowered to promote success for every student serve meals in an innovative learning environment, respectful of each student's needs and differences.
When school is out, meals are in?
When school is out, meals are in. The MCPSS Child Nutrition Department offers one of the largest summer feeding programs in the state of Alabama. Meals are provided to all children 18 years and under at no cost. Registration is not required to receive meals.
What are the USDA guidelines for eating?
All of our meals must meet the new USDA Nutrition Standards, which require the following: 1 Fat free and 1% milk choices 2 More whole grains 3 Larger portions on fruit servings at breakfast and lunch 4 Larger portions on vegetable servings and specific vegetable types that must be served (dark green, red/orange, beans/peas, etc.) 5 Less portions of meat 6 Age appropriate calorie limits 7 Less sodium 8 Less saturated fat
What are the goals of child nutrition?
Goals of Child Nutrition: Serve nutritionally adequate, appealing and healthy meals. Help children grow socially and emotionally. Extend educational influences to the homes of school children. Improve children’s food habits with the ultimate goal of developing healthy adults.
