What Is A Reimbursable Meal?

A reimbursable meal is mandated by USDA and every school participating in the National School Lunch and/or Breakfast Program must offer certain components to students every day.  Below are the component requirements set by USDA based on meal and grade.

 

TSD offers all components on all student’s meal

 

Breakfast

PreK – 12th Grade

Fruit - 1 cup

Grains - 1 oz

Milk - 1 cup

 

Lunch Lunch
PreK – 8th Grade

Fruit - 1/2 cup

Vegetables - 3/4 cup

Meat/Meat Alternate - 1oz

Milk - 1 cup

9th - 12 Grade

Fruit - 1 cup

Vegetables - 1 cup

Grains - 2 oz

Meat/Meat Alternate - 2 oz