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 |