School Meals

School Meals

ALL LCSD Students may receive One FREE Breakfast and Lunch Daily
Additional helpings of Fruits and Vegetables are FREE
(Additional Entrees are available for purchase only)

Menus are subject to substitutions and choice limitations during staff shortages or food supply disruptions

All LCSD school meals are prepared by a registered dietitian and menus are created to meet all USDA and ODE nutritional guidelines. 

While some foods may appear to be the same as what you purchase at the store (cereals, snack bars, milk, etc.), the items served by LCSD have been specially formulated for schools to contain lower amounts of sodium and sugar to meet USDA and ODE guidelines.

Many schools also have gardens in which students grow and harvest fruits and vegetables that are used in their school lunches. 

A variety of fresh and canned fruits and vegetables are offered daily and students can return for as many helpings of these daily offerings as they choose. Students may also purchase additional servings of the daily entree. Prepayment options are available.

Free meals are provided to all students through the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) that provides grant funding to high poverty school districts without requiring income applications from parents. Participation by all students regardless of income or need allows LCSD to continue providing a robust, equitable and nutritious meal program for all students. Please encourage your student to check out the new offerings in our cafeterias today!

For questions regarding LCSD School Meals or if you are interested in working in our school kitchens, please contact Nutrition Services at (541) 336-2156.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Limited English Proficiency and Disability Supports Available

All students and families participating in any Lincoln County School District Nutrition Services program who have limited English proficiency have the right to free language assistance and accommodations. The current form of translation and interpretation is the Language Line service which is available in 240+ languages at every nutrition services site upon request.

All students and families participating in any Lincoln County School District Nutrition Services program who have disabilities have the right to free assistance and accommodations.

To access these free supports, please contact
the School Office, the on-site School Nutrition Services Staff, or the LCSD Nutrition Services Office at (541) 336-2156.

Nutrition Services Newsletter

The Monthly Feed October 2024

Local Farm to School Partnerships

Oregon introduced the Farm to School Network to School Districts just a few short years ago, allowing additional funding to purchase directly from local farmers and vendors. All products must be grown and/or processed in the state of Oregon. Lincoln County has successfully partnered with many farmers, fisheries, and vendors over the years and put these items in our daily service. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact the Nutrition Services Department for details or visit Oregon Farm to School Network.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Program

Many of our K-8 schools qualify for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable program which allows for a tasting or snack of items they would not always experience, such as Dragon Fruit, Kiwi Berries, or Rainbow Carrots. Ask your child what they had for a snack today! To learn more, go to: USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

School Gardens

School gardens offer students opportunities to engage in hands-on learning in garden-based settings, such as outdoor gardens, hydroponic classroom gardens, or greenhouse gardens.

LCSD school gardens are a shared learning space for all students and abilities. Food grown in the school garden supports Nutrition Education, and provides student grown foods for school meals, helping to expand student’s interest in healthy eating and growing a diverse palette.

Beyond food, the school garden is a classroom and can offer fun in science, math, reading, english language skills, social and emotional learning, and just playing in the dirt.

Many LCSD classrooms also have hydroponic towers which is not only a great way to grow herbs, greens, and edible flowers, but offers year-round garden education for our rainy coast climate. The light and water sounds offer a serene addition to classrooms.

Food Pantry – The Compass Cupboard

Established in 2020 with funding from grants, donations, and fundraising, The Compass Cupboard was created to fight food insecurities for Lincoln County School District students and their families while away from school meals including during weekends and school breaks.

Please contact your school office if you need access to these resources.

If you wish to donate to The Compass Cupboard, please visit the payment and donations portal on our website, choose Lincoln County School District as the school, and LCSD Food Pantry Donations from the items dropdown menu, or contact Nutrition Services at (541) 336-2156.

Civil Rights

The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) works closely with the regional USDA Office of Civil Rights and other organizations committed to equal educational opportunity and respectful environments.

ODE CNP actively promotes equity. We offer training and technical assistance to ODE CNP sponsors and providers to assist them with their responsibilities regarding discrimination and harassment. ODE CNP also conducts workshops on these and related subjects at state, regional, local program sites, and conferences. Future activities include developing outreach strategies and tactics aimed at inclusiveness and increased program participation.

To file a Child Nutrition Programs complaint of discrimination with the State of Oregon, please send an email to ODE CNP Civil Rights or write to:

Director of Child Nutrition Programs
Oregon Department of Education
255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR 97310
or call 503-339-6821 (voice) or (503) 378-2892 (TDD)

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. 1. Mail:
      U.S. Department of Agriculture
      Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
      1400 Independence Avenue, SW
      Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
   2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
   3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.