What is a tcaps meal?
TCAPS has applied for another year of participating in the 10 Cents a Meal Program which is a program where the district receives 10 cents from the State for every 20 cents of Michigan produce the district purchases. This is a program that TCAPS helped begin locally and it has expanded throughout Michigan. We are now in our 7th year of participation in this program. Please see the information below on the latest news on the expansion of this program.
Can you purchase snacks under the reduced price program?
Students and staff can purchase snack items as well as meals qualifying under the Federal Free and Reduced Price School Meals Program using either cash or their meal accounts. For students who qualify for free/reduced meals, the purchase would count towards their daily meal allowance.
Is tacaps free for lunch?
TCAPS is pleased to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students again this year. We take pride in providing the most accurate nutrition and allergen information online. However, parents and students need to be aware that our suppliers are experiencing severe food shortages nationally, so it may result in changes to the posted menu. We are working with our distributor to minimize this as much as possible, but it will continue to happen for the foreseeable future. If your child requires specific nutrition data/allergen information, please contact your child’s school.
Does Central High School have vending machines?
TCAPS has installed two new vending machines in the cafeteria at both Central High School and West Senior High School as part of a pilot program. The vending machines contain healthy food items that meet the same federal nutrition regulations as all other food sold in the school cafeteria. Sample items include: salads, yogurt, sandwiches, fruit, granola bars, etc.
Is tacaps food biodegradable?
TCAPS Food & Nutrition Services takes great pride in minimizing our environmental footprint in Traverse City. In our buildings using disposables, 95% of the plates and bowls are biodegradable. We will continue to strive for 100% biodegradable product usage.
Do you need to complete a TCAPS application each year?
Applications should be completed each year; these applications are also used for several other grant programs in TCAPS. In addition, students who qualify for free and reduced meals also qualify for college application fee waivers and SAT/ACT fee waivers. So please submit your Free & Reduced Meals Application here.
Is tcaps moving to online?
TCAPS elementary schools are moving to all online production sheets that will greatly reduce the amount of paper we use over the course of a year.
School Meals Available to All Free of Charge
CPS is excited to announce participation in the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) for School Year 2021-22. This means that meals will be available at no cost to all enrolled students. SSO is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Menus
Due to national supply chain disruptions and shortages, we may have to make changes to our menus with little or no notice. Please know that we are doing our best to serve meals as planned. We apologize in advance and thank you for understanding! If you have any questions or concerns, please email food@cps.edu.
Potential Changes
There may be times when the district needs to change available meal sites. These changes may happen for several reasons:
Dietary Restrictions
Vegetarian options are always available. For support accommodating other dietary restrictions, including food allergies, contact your school or email food@cps.edu. Find more information on supporting students with food allergies on the Allergies section of the Chronic Conditions page.
Reporting Issues with School Food
If there is an issue with a single meal, the student should notify the school’s dining manager, who should offer another option.
CPS Farm to School
Farm to School integrates local food in the dining center and growing food in the school garden.
Help Us Create New Menus
Parents, please take a short survey about breakfast and lunch items your child enjoys.
When can you pick up food in Chicago Public Schools?
Parents, guardians, and students can pick up meals at more than 260 schools, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 28 to August 20 (schedules are subject to change and may vary from school to school).
When is the summer meal distribution?
The summer meal distribution schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm from June 28 to August 20th.
Can you be vegetarian at CPS?
Vegetarian options are always available. For support accommodating other dietary restriction s, including food allergies, contact your school or email food@cps.edu. Find more information on supporting students with food allergies on the Allergies section of the Chronic Conditions page.
Entree served with soup or salad
Be sure to check our Specials Board In the lobby or on the chalkboard over the kitchen for great lunch ideas from the Chef.
Dessert
Split Orders add $5.00 Wines available by the glass and by the bottle. We will be pleased to bring you our wine list. Sales tax will be added to all food and beverages. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Not responsible for lost or stolen articles. Minimum order $5.00 per person. $15.00 corkage for wine brought in.
