Does South Western School District get federal subsidies?
As a partner in the NSLP, South Western School District is required to follow strict guidelines to be eligible for Federal and State subsidies. These subsidies come in the form of financial reimbursement and donated commodity foods. The district follows the traditional menu planning meal pattern to monitor the daily intake of calories, fats, calcium, iron, protein, vitamins, cholesterol, sodium, fiber and carbohydrate values.
Do students have to take a vegetable for a meal?
In order for the meal to qualify, students are required to take a vegetable and/or a fruit. Students may select from the three district-wide meals each day. Also, student salads are available as an entree. In addition, a wide array of fruit and vegetables are available to complete the meal.
