• What makes a full reimbursable meal per USDA guidelines?

    Owen J Roberts is an offer vs serve school district while participating in the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program.

  • 🍎 Breakfast:
    To qualify for a reimbursable breakfast, students must choose at least three components from these five: meat/meat alternative, grain, vegetable, fruit, and milk. One selection must be a fruit or vegetable. If fewer than three components are chosen or a fruit/vegetable is missing, the meal will be charged at a la carte prices. Click Here For Breakfast Component Examples!

    🍕 Lunch:
    For a reimbursable lunch, students must pick at least three components from these five: meat/meat alternative, grain, vegetables (up to two servings), fruit (up to two servings for high schoolers), and milk. One choice must be a fruit or vegetable. Meals missing a fruit/vegetable or fewer than three components will be charged a la carte. Click here for Lunch Component Examples!

    🍪 A la carte Pricing:
    Meals not meeting the reimbursable criteria will be charged per item at a la carte prices.