A hungry student may have a hard time focusing on learning. That's why the Toledo Public Schools Food Service Department provides 7,000 breakfasts and 14,500 lunches for students every single school day.
We follow USDA guidelines to provide balanced and nutritious meals for our students, while also meeting specific dietary needs.
To learn more about the food offered in TPS cafeterias, click the following links: Nutrient Analysis of TPS Foods, School Snack Food Guidelines and School Beverage Guidelines
PRICES AND CHARGE POLICY
Elementary (Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade)
Breakfast: No cost
Lunch: No cost
High School
Breakfast: No cost
Lunch: No cost
It is the parent's or guardian's responsibility to provide lunch for a child, whether it's packed or received from the school. All a la carte purchases are offered with the following policy:
High School
- À la carte items cannot be charged.
- Money remaining in a student's account will be carried forward to the next school year.
Additional Information
Meal modifications are made for students with special diets. A Special Diet Request form signed by a physician must be on file with the school cafeteria.
Menu Items
Student menus were recently updated upon the recommendation of a study group composed of parents and TPS staff members. The following items are now included in the student menus:
Elementary schools: Fresh fruit, including sliced oranges, and apples; vegetable sticks served with dressing; macaroni and cheese; tacos; tossed salads; and a variety of healthy snacks.
High schools: Walking tacos, pizza, sandwich wraps, salad bar, a burrito bar, and a variety of healthy snacks.
Special Nutrition Note
To avoid potential adverse reactions by students with peanut allergies, TPS has discontinued the use of peanut products, including peanut oil. None of the foods served to students contain trans-fats.
Online Resources
Plenty of great information on diet and exercise can be found online. The following sites offer tips on a number of key topics, including eating a balanced diet, incorporating exercise into your daily routine, and much more.
www.choosemyplate.gov
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search
www.kidnetic.com
www.fns.usda.gov/tn
www.5aday.com
Contact Us
Carrie L. Kolodziejczyk, Senior Director, Child Nutrition and Food Service, [email protected]
Shannon Flores, Assistant Director, Child Nutrition and Food Service, [email protected]
Office Number: (419) 671-8585
Toledo Public Schools
Food Service Department
1025 Hoag St.
Toledo, OH 43607
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