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Child Nutrition Services

Filed under:

James Keaten, Executive Director
808 Bacon Street, Durham, NC  27703
Office: 919-560-2370    Fax: 919-560-2328

 

 

FREE SUMMER MEALS - See Link Below!

 

About Child Nutrition Services


The Child Nutrition Services (CNS) department operates the food service programs for all Durham Public Schools (DPS). The program is run by approximately 250 employees, consisting of an executive director, program coordinator, area supervisor, Information Technology specialist, Registered Dietitian, administrative support, cafeteria managers, and workers. Our staff participates in regularly scheduled professional development workshops, including topics on customer service, safety, sanitation, and point of sale.

 

We are a non-profit and self-supporting business operating on a $14 million budget. All purchases of food, equipment, vehicles, salaries, and benefits are covered by revenue generated within the department. Money received from the federal government is based on the number of reimbursable meals served and is monitored through routine audits.

 

CNS offers meals to more than 32,000 students daily.  We served over 1 million breakfasts and well over 3 million lunches last year.

 

Our Mission

To provide quality meals to our customers in a clean and sanitary environment. In order to achieve this mission we are committed to:

  • Providing quality products and services
  • Focusing on the nutritional needs of our customers
  • Encouraging healthy choices as a life-long dietary habits

 

CNS participates in the following federal and State subsidized programs:

 

  • National School Breakfast

    • The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides cash assistance to states to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. The Food and Nutrition service administers the SBP at the Federal level. State education agencies administer the SBP at the state level, and local school food authorities operate the Program in schools. Learn more...


  • National School Lunch
    The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day. The program was established under the National School Lunch Act, signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.  Learn more...

 

  • After-School Snack
    The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) offers cash reimbursement to help schools serve snacks to children in after-school activities aimed at promoting the health and well being of children and youth.  A school must provide children with regularly scheduled educational or enrichment activities (e.g., mentoring or tutoring programs) in an organized, structured, and supervised environment.  The programs must meet State/local licensing requirements, if available, or State/local health and safety standards. All programs that meet the eligibility requirements can participate in the NSLP and receive United States Department of Agriculture reimbursement for after-school snacks.   Learn more...

 

  • Summer Food Service
    The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) was established to ensure that low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. Free meals, that meet Federal nutrition guidelines, are provided to all children at approved SFSP sites in areas with significant concentrations of low-income children.   Learn more...

 

  • Farm to School
    The North Carolina Farm to School Program was formed in 1997.  Beginning in 2008-09 school year the NC Farm to School program has been operated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) Food Distribution and Marketing Divisions.

    All school districts in North Carolina have the ability to be part of the North Carolina Farm to School Program that now includes strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, several varieties of apples, slicing and grape tomatoes, sweet potatoes, red and green cabbage, and broccoli, apple slices, sweet potato sticks, and blueberries that are locally grown on North Carolina farms. Learn more...

 

  • Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
    The Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) administers the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) at the national level.  FFVP can be an important catalyst for change in our efforts to combat childhood obesity by helping children learn more healthful eating habits. The Program has been successful in introducing school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. Learn more...

 

As you browse the website you will find information on a number of services we provide through these programs.  We hope you find the information to be useful!

 

  • FREE Summer Meals
  • Hot Off the Grill - In the news!
  • Menus and Meal Prices
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • CNS Program At-A-Glance
  • Contact Information
  • Free and Reduced Lunch Statistics
  • Nutritional Quick Links
  • Privacy Act & Non-Discrimination Statement
  • Modified Diets/Medical Statement
  • NC Nutrition Standards for Elementary Schools
  • School Cafeteria Sanitation Ratings
  • Monthly Newsletters

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