Orange County Schools
Child Nutrition Department
The Orange County Schools Child Nutrition program is based on the nutritional and educational needs of students and has been cooperatively developed as an integral part of the total education program. It is the responsibility of the program to ensure that adequate meals are made available to all students in all schools at a minimum cost. Nutrition is a vital part of the educational process.
NEW!
Seamless Summer Food Service Program
Central Elementary School Cafeteria
Orange County Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program funded through the United States Department of Agriculture. Meals will be provided to children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service. For more information, click on the links below. If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Green at 919-245-4002 or valerie.green@orange.k12.nc.us.
Now you can apply on-line for your child(ren) to receive free or reduced price school meals. Your application will be sent from a secure web site directly to us, so you don’t need to worry about filling out a paper form that could be lost or misplaced.
www.LunchApplication.com
Click for Orange County Schools
Cafeteria Sanitation Scores
Communities for Healthy School Meals
School Nutrition Association
Click HERE to visit the Tray Talk website and learn more about School Nutrition. This is a GREAT source for healthy tips, information on school lunches and MORE!
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, gender (male or female), age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.