Child Nutrition Program
Child Nutrition Department
“School Meals Build A Better Student Body”
MISSION STATEMENT
The Russell County Child Nutrition Program’s first priority is to provide nutritious meals to all students of Russell County.
By providing nutritious meals and emphasizing good eating habits, we are providing an important means of improving the health of the students of Russell County. We further believe that children learn best when their minds are not preoccupied with hunger or when they are experiencing health problems.
USDA FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM
Russell County School takes part in the USDA Free and Reduced Meal Program. Many students qualify for either free or reduced meals based on their family income falling within the limits set by the USDA. Students receiving these benefits are not overtly identified to prevent any embarrassment to the student or family.
Applications can be obtained at any of our schools. These applications can be submitted at any time during the school year. Additional applications can be submitted if family size increases or there is a change in family income. Only one application is required per family, no matter how many family members attend school in the county.
-BREAKFAST & LUNCH ARE AT NO COST FOR ALL STUDENTS-
- CNP Breakfast & Lunch Menu
- CNP Online Payment Portal
- CNP Request for Refund
- Accommodating Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Program
- U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights: Diet Prescription for Meals at School Form/Non-Discrimination Statement
- ALSDE Memo: Collection of Race and Ethnicity Data for School Meal Programs
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov.
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The purpose of these narratives is to describe the district's progress toward meeting its wellness goals.
SECTION 1: STRONG POLICIES AND ALIGNED PRACTICES
We have set clear targets for physical activities, such as regular exercise, proper nutrition, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. We have ensured that staff and students are educated on wellness practices, including healthy eating, and fitness
SECTION 2: CREATE PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
We used a structured approach that focuses on promoting the physical, mental, and emotional health of students within our school and community.
SECTION 3: UPDATE POLICIES
We will review the school district's existing wellness policy. Identify areas that need improvement or updating based on new guidelines
SECTION 4: OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
The areas of growth in our Wellness policy is expanding our nutritional standards and improve the students' physical activities, and work on educational information for our students and parents
