School Nutrition Program

Benefits to Children
The Lamar County School Nutrition Program is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of students by providing nutritious, high-quality meals in a clean and welcoming environment. Our highly trained and professional food service team works diligently each day to ensure students receive balanced meals that support their growth and learning.

We proudly offer healthy, well-balanced breakfast and lunch options that meet at least two-thirds of the recommended daily dietary allowances. Each meal includes protein-rich entrées, fresh fruit and vegetable selections, whole-grain breads and cereals, and calcium-rich milk. For families that qualify, free or reduced-price meals are available to ensure all students have access to nutritious food.

Our program is self-supporting, relying primarily on meal purchases and federal reimbursements. Through participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the use of USDA Foods, we provide meals that meet or exceed federal nutrition standards. We also prioritize fresh, locally sourced ingredients, incorporating Georgia Grown produce daily and offering Georgia-raised ground beef whenever available.

To maintain the highest standards, all school nutrition employees complete sanitation training, and our Kitchen Managers are ServSafe® certified. We are HACCP and OSHA compliant, ensuring food is prepared and served in accordance with the highest safety and sanitation guidelines.

Our goal is to not only provide delicious and nutritious meals but also to educate students on making healthier food choices for life. We achieve this by leveraging technology, collaborating with teachers and parents, and continually improving our menus to offer fresh, appealing, and nutritious options.

We take pride in serving our students each day and look forward to providing them with meals that fuel their success!

Operations
The Lamar County School Nutrition Program is operated in accordance with the regulations of the Healthy Hunger Free Act of 2012, the regulations of the State Board of Education, and the Lamar County Board of Education.

Sources of funding for the School Nutrition Program include student and adult sales, state funds, federal reimbursement for student meals based on income eligibility, and USDA donated commodity foods.

If your child has special dietary needs, please contact your student(s) school nurse and/or the Director of School Nutrition.

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