National School Lunch Programs

Overview

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in more than 94,000 public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to more than 30 million children each school day. It was established under the National School Lunch Act and signed by President Harry Truman in 1946.

USDA National School Lunch Program

Meal Service Guidance

Production Record (PDF)

CEP Edit Check Worksheet with Instructions (XLS)

Standard and P2 Edit Checks (XLS)

Webinars/PowerPoint Presentation

SB-4 Regional Training

NSLP 101 Overview

CEP Presentation Regional Training

NM Grown SSWB Training

Meal Counting Consolidation and Claims Training

Resources

School Nutrition Complaint Form

National School Lunch Program Breakfast Meal Pattern (PDF)

National School Lunch Program Lunch Meal Pattern (PDF)

National School Lunch Program Offer vs Serve Manual (PDF)

National School Lunch Program Offer Verus Serve Materials

National School Lunch Program USDA MyPlate Guide (PDF)

National School Lunch Program Vegetable Subgroups (PDF)

National School Lunch Program Production Record (PDF)

National School Lunch Program On-Site Monitoring Form (PDF)

NMPED Point-of-Service-and-Meal-Counting Reference Guide

Take at lease three of the following food categories: Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein

FNS Non-Discrimination Statement

Accessibility Assistance

Accessibility Information (ADA)

Limited English Proficiency (LEP)