Special Diets

The Food and Nutrition Services Department for Jeffco Public Schools provides meals to the 69,000 students through participation in the USDA School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Meals comply with USDA regulations and provide a variety of new and popular food products.

Jeffco prioritizes student’s health. The Food and Nutrition program does not serve nuts, including peanuts. Students and families can use the Lunch Menus and select for allergies to see foods that contain specific ingredients.

USDA regulations 7 CFR Part 15b allows Jeffco to make modifications to the menu plan if your student has a food allergy or intolerance that rises to the level of being a "major life activity". A student with a disability may be provided substitutions in foods.

If your student has a medical diagnosis or allergy that affects the food they can eat, use the “Medical Statement for Meal Modification” form below. Have a recognized medical provider complete the form and send it to your student's school nurse or to the District Dietitian at meal.modifications@jeffco.k12.co.us or fax: 303-982-6704 so Jeffco can accommodate your student’s needs. For questions, call the District Dietitian at 303-982-6738.