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Sampson County Schools
Child Nutrition Department strives to provide students, faculty, and staff
with low-cost, high-quality nutritious meals. We are proud that we
serve approximately 4,000 breakfasts and 7,000 lunches daily. All
Kindergarten students qualify for free breakfast regardless of income
category due to grants from the state of North Carolina. Sampson
County Schools participates in the after school snack program and operates
Seamless Summer Feeding Sites.
The meals we serve are continuously changing due to state and
federal legislation. Recent legislation has brought about the need to
reduce fat, increase whole grains, increase legumes, and alter food
preparation techniques. We realize that many people are not receptive
to changes and that change does not always occur immediately; therefore, we
are trying to implement a progressive, yet gradual approach to offer
healthier menu options. We are constantly looking for new and
innovative approaches.
Sixteen schools prepare
food on site. Hobbton Middle School prepares food for the Alternative
Program, Structured Day Program, and Sampson Early College High School and
the plates are transported to their facilities. Entrees consist of a
combination of convenience and homemade foods. Students can choose
between a minimum of two entrees daily. Two fruit choices and two
vegetable choices are served daily. In addition, fresh fruit and salad
are served daily when available. Milk choices include 1% plain, 1%
strawberry, skim plain, and skim chocolate.
Research has shown when
students are properly nourished, test scores increase. Make an
investment in your child’s education that will continue to repay you.
Whether a meal from school or a nutritious meal sent from home, make sure
that your child is getting the proper nutrition they need daily.
We encourage parents and/or guardians to reinforce healthy eating habits at
home by monitoring the amount of fat, calories, and sodium in foods.
Sampson County Schools believes that by working together, with community and
other governmental agencies, we can make a difference in the health of our
students.
Fuel
the Bodies… Fuel the Minds
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