ROANE COUNTY

CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT

            Roane County Schools provide healthy meals each day through the breakfast and lunch programs established by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).  This program raises awareness of good nutrition and trains food service personnel to prepare nutritionally balanced breakfast, lunch and snacks that are made with foods rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.

            The county’s average daily participation for breakfast is 1,114 and the average participation for lunch is 1,899.

            Families are provided an opportunity to apply for free or reduced meals at the beginning of each school year.  These can be resubmitted at anytime there is a change of income or family size by contacting the local school where your child attends.  Income guidelines change annually and are set by the USDA.

            Special dietary needs are provided at the school if a doctor’s order accompanies this request which must specify dietary substitutions.

            Many studies have proven that only when a child’s hunger has been satisfied are they willing and able to use their minds to learn.

            You will receive a bill each month and are encouraged to return payment within 10 days.  Charging meals is a privilege and we maintain the right to refuse this privilege if payments are not made in a timely fashion.

            Thank you for your help in promoting good nutrition and well balanced diets for our students in the Roane County School System.