Food & Nutrition Services
Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) provides more than six million meals each year made by over 450 full- and part-time employees. FNS is self-supporting, meaning no General Fund monies are used to support its operations. Jeffco builds healthy futures for students by offering balanced meals and snacks every day.
News & Updates
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Jeffco Public Schools' lunches, part of the National School Lunch Program, meet strict USDA nutrition standards. These meals support students' healthy growth and lifelong eating habits.
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Jeffco Public Schools is dedicated to providing nutritious meals and minimizing food waste to ensure we’re maximizing our resources and protecting the environment.
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Despite free meals, families should still complete a Student Benefit Application (SBA). Learn more about how SBAs can help your family and your school.
Healthy School Meals and Student Benefits
With the passage of Healthy School Meals for All, many families will be sending their students to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost. Beginning with school year 2024-25, all schools served by Jeffco Food and Nutrition Service will provide both breakfast and lunch. Jeffco Food Service is committed to providing these meals in accordance with USDA guidelines, so you can be assured that school food will always be a healthy choice!
Complete the Student Benefit Application
Despite free meals, families should still complete a Student Benefit Application (SBA). Completing the form could help schools receive extra funding to support programs like literacy and math resources for students and professional development for staff!
USDA Nutrition Guidelines
In 2024, the USDA released updated nutrition standards for child nutrition programs. See key updates:
Monthly Healthy School Meals
Programs and Services
Meal Payment
Meal Prices
Menus
Smart Snacks
Special Diets
Student Benefits
Mission, Vision and Core Values
Community Resources
- United Way 2-1-1
- Jeffco Action Center
- Colorado Department of Education: Office of School Nutrition
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- USDA Food & Nutrition Services
- Institute of Child Nutrition
- Colorado School Nutrition Association (CSNA)
- School Nutrition Association (SNA)
- Western Dairy Association
- American Heart Association
- National Academy of Medicine
- American Cancer Society
- Colorado Peak
- Food Bank of the Rockies
United Way 2-1-1
Jeffco Action Center
Colorado Department of Education: Office of School Nutrition
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA Food & Nutrition Services
Institute of Child Nutrition
Colorado School Nutrition Association (CSNA)
School Nutrition Association (SNA)
Western Dairy Association
American Heart Association
National Academy of Medicine
American Cancer Society
Colorado Peak
Food Bank of the Rockies
Contact Us
Food & Nutrition Services
Phone: 303-982-6748
SchoolCafé Help: 1-855-729-2328
Email: jeffcoschoolfood@jeffco.k12.co.us