Food Service


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	Department Contacts
	Director	Melinda Edwards
	Bookkeeper	Tami Goode

	Address: Pickens County School System School Nutrition Program 100 D. B. Carroll Street Jasper, Georgia 30143 Telephone: 706-253-1706/Fax: 706-253-1708

Food Service

Mission Statement

The mission of the Pickens County School Nutrition Program is to be a part of the education process by providing students with nutritious meals and nutrition education experiences that promote healthy children who are ready to learn.

Benefits to Children

The School Nutrition Program provides a nutritious breakfast and lunch for school children every day. Free or reduced-price meals are available to students whose families meet qualifying economic guidelines. The program provides meals that meet at least two-thirds of the recommended daily dietary allowances. Meal choices offered each day include: protein rich entrees, plenty of fruit and vegetable selections, whole-grain or enriched breads and cereals and calcium rich milk.

Operations

The Pickens County School Nutrition Program is operated in accordance with the regulations of the National School Lunch Act, the regulations of the State Board of Education and the Pickens County Board of Education.

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

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

In accordance with State and Federal law, the Georgia Department of Education prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its educational and employment activities. Inquiries regarding the application of these practices may be addressed to the General Counsel of the Georgia Department of Education, 2052 Twin Towers East, Atlanta, Georgia, 30334, (404) 656-2800.