School Nutrition Program
Mission
As a partner in education, the Gwinnett County School Nutrition Program contributes to a successful academic experience and encourages a lifetime of healthy eating by providing each student with the affordable opportunity to consume meals that are nutritious, appealing, and served by caring professionals in a pleasant environment.
Vision
- Provide the opportunity for all students to meet their daily, nutritional needs for meals consumed at school.
- Provide healthy choices that comply with the Dietary Guidelines.
- Be recognized by peers and the community as a leader in the school nutrition field.
- Provide training for professional growth.
- Provide nutrition education for all students.
- Operate a financially sound program.
- Maintain standards of sanitation set by the Health Department.
- Be an integral part of the comprehensive school health program.
- Support policies that ensure all foods available to students during the school day comply with the Dietary Guidelines.
- Continually improve the effectiveness of food production and service to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Encourage involvement of all employees in our professional associations.
- Work cooperatively with school administrators and the PTA.
- Utilize technology as needed to enhance effectiveness of program.
Data & Trends- School Year 2023-2024 Coming Soon!
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is asking families to complete an application for students to receive free and reduced lunch. GCPS is participating in a federal program called the Special Assistance Alternative Provision 2. Through Provision 2, a school district or a single school may offer meals at no charge to all students. Provision 2 will not be implemented at lunch. Meal prices for all students will be determined by student eligibility.
The following schools will be participating in Provision 2, and all students will receive breakfast at no charge:
The following schools will offer Provision 2 for Breakfast Only
Elementary Schools
Alcova Ferguson Norcross
Alford Graves North Metro Academy of Performing Arts
Anderson-Livsey Harris Norton
Annistown Hopkins Partee
Arcado Jackson Peachtree
Baggett Jenkins Pharr
Baldwin Kanodeda Rockbridge
Beaver Ridge Knight Rosebud
Benefield Lawrenceville Shiloh
Berkeley Lake Lilburn Simonton
Bethesda Lovin Stripling
Britt Magill Sycamore
Cedar Hill McKendree Taylor
Centerville Meadowcreek Trip
Chesney Minor Winn Holt
Corley Mountain Park
Dacula Nesbit
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Berkmar Lilburn Shiloh
Dacula Moore Snellville
Duluth Northbrook Summerour
Grace Snell Radloff Sweetwater
Jordan Richards
High Schools
Berkmar McClure Paul Duke STEM
Central Gwinnett Meadowcreek Shiloh
Discovery Norcross South Gwinnett
Duluth
Special Entities
GIVE East
GIVE West
International Transition Center
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Free & Reduced Price Meals Program
GCPS offers both printed and online options for completion. Please remember a new application must be submitted each school year since the previous year's application will not work. Each new school year brings thousands of applications for the Free and Reduced Price Meal program. Due to the number of applications received, an online application turnaround time is faster. The online application is available in English and Spanish.
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Special Dietary Needs
Per USDA regulations, School Food Authorities (SFAs) must ensure children with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. SFAs must make reasonable substitutions or modifications to accommodate children with disabilities when supported by a written medical statement from a state-licensed healthcare professional (licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered dietitian). The medical statement must include a description of the child’s physical or mental impairment, an explanation of what must be done to accommodate the child’s disability, and the food(s) to be omitted and recommend alternatives (if applicable).
If your child requires meal substitutions or modifications, please submit a completed medical statement to the local School Nutrition Manager.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.