How many meals are served in Williamson County Schools each day?
An average of 27,500 meals are served per day, about 2.75 million meals a year. To ensure school kitchens keep the highest cleanliness standards, Williamson County Health Department conducts two inspections per year at each school.
Does WCPSS offer more fruits and vegetables than is required?
WCPSS offers more fruits and vegetables daily than is required. Students may take all side choices as part of the meal except that a maximum of 2 fruits is permitted when an assortment of fresh fruits are offered. Students still need to receive the required meal components to qualify for the combination meal price.
Are school meals free in Wake County NC?
Through June 30, 2022, all children age 18 and under may receive breakfast and lunch at no cost via Curbside and Big Bus Food Truck Pop-up locations. Meals are also free to all Wake County students when they are at school for in-person instruction. Meals will not be available on holidays designated on the student’s calendar.
Where can I find menus?
Menus are available on our interactive Meal Viewer website that gives you the flexibility to: Due to a national coin shortage, parents should add funds to their student's meal accounts. Read More
Diabetic planning menus
Starting August 2021, the Carbohydrate calendar will no longer be posted as we are now using MealViewer. Please download the application and use our interactive menu website to look up allergens, nutrients and carbohydrate count.
Special Diets
We can make accommodations for special diets as ordered by your child's health care provider. Return a diet order form to your school's Child Nutrition Manager.
When will Wake County schools start serving breakfast in 2022?
Through June 30, 2022, all children age 18 and under may receive breakfast and lunch at no cost via Curbside and Big Bus Food Truck Pop-up locations. Meals are also free to all Wake County students when they are at school for in-person instruction.
When will CNS issue double meals?
Due to the forecasted weather for Thursday, July 8, CNS will issue double meals at curbsite locations on Wednesday, July 7 , and reroute Thursday's BBFT distribution to Friday. This eliminates potential concerns about weather exposure while still providing needed services.
What time does Morrisville Elementary pick up?
Morrisville Elementary, 1519 Morrisville Pkwy.#N#Monday - Friday 10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.#N#Curbside Pickup#N#Serving hot lunches for the day and breakfast for the next day#N#Available for all children aged 18 and under
Does North Carolina have P-EBT?
The state of North Carolina will continue to provide additional benefits through the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT). This program helps families purchase food for children whose access to free and reduced-price meals at school has been impacted by virtual learning for school year 2020-2021 due to COVID-19. Learn more.
What are the nutrition standards for school meals?
Nutrition standards for school meals are aligned with the latest nutrition science. Age-appropriate meals are designed for grades K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 based on the meal pattern established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and dietary specifications including limits on fats, sodium and calories.
What is Child Nutrition Services?
About Us. Child Nutrition Services contributes to all Wake County Public School students' academic success by providing nutritious meals with quality service at an affordable price. For more information, contact us at (919) 856-2918.
Where to send complaint to USDA?
Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 ;
Can you eat more fruits and vegetables in WCPSS?
WCPSS offers more fruits and vegetables daily than is required. Students may take all side choices as part of the meal except that a maximum of 2 fruits is permitted when an assortment of fresh fruits are offered. Students still need to receive the required meal components to qualify for the combination meal price.
What is WCS food?
Williamson County Schools (WCS) Food Services makes nutritious and well-prepared meals every day. Serving times vary according to each school’s operational hours. The WCS school menus are listed as well as carb counts. Find out what’s for breakfast and lunch and learn more about the nutritional make-up of the breakfast and lunch items being served in all WCS schools.
How many food items are required for lunch in the district?
For the district to be reimbursed for the meal, the student must choose a minimum of two food items and no more than three. In addition, none of the items may be duplicates. For lunch, students must select an entrée and at least two other food components. If desired, they can take all five of the components listed below.
What are the components of a school lunch?
For lunch, students must select at least three of the five food components. If desired, they can take all five of the components listed below. If a child only chooses to take the minimum number of components, one of the items must be a fruit or vegetable. The five components that make up a school lunch are: 1 Protein 2 Vegetables 3 Fruits 4 Grains 5 One Milk or Juice
How many different food components are in a child's lunch tray?
Lunch. For a child’s tray to count as a lunch, they must select at least three different food components. If desired, they can take all five of the components. If a child only chooses to take the minimum amount of components, one of the items must be a fruit or vegetable.
What is considered breakfast in school?
There is a maximum of three food items that a student may choose for breakfast. None of the items may be duplicates. There are three food components that make up a School Breakfast are fruits, grains and milk.
When will the 2021 school year meal kits be available?
Ordering meal kits for the 2021 - 2022 school year will begin on August 6, 2021. Parents who wish to participate need to preorder their meals every week by filling out the Meal Kit Order Form.
Does WCS have a summer feeding program?
Summer Feeding Program. Currently WCS does not offer this type of program. Please contact our office at 615-472-4990 and we will be happy to find the closest school district to your home that is offering this program over the summer months.
