Food & Nutrition Services
Salem-Keizer Public Schools partners with Sodexo to provide healthy, nutritious meals to our students.
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Food & Nutrition Resources
School Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Visit the Nutrislice website for more menu, dietary content, nutrition, and allergen information.
- Elementary Menus
- Middle School Menus
- High School Menus
- CTEC, Early College & Roberts High School Lunch Menu
- Pre-K Menus
Elementary Menus
Included With Each Meal
- Breakfast - Includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
- Lunch - Includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
About Our Food Offerings
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v).
- Chicken Nuggets
- Meatball Sub
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Philly Chicken Cheesesteak
- Beef Soft Taco
- American Sandwich
- Sweet and Sour Chicken
- Hot Dog
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Mac and Cheese
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast: BeneFIT Bar (v)
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- Bean and Cheese Burrito (v)
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Chicken Burger
- Chicken Alfredo Pasta
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Rainbow Chili
- Caesar Salad
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
- Corn dog
- Italian Sub Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Fish and Chips
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- SW Nacho Fries
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Chicken Potato Bowl
- Hot Dog
- Italian Sub Sandwich
- Chicken Burger
- Spaghetti
- American Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken and Waffles
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Middle School Menus
Included With Each Meal
- Breakfast - Includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
- Lunch - Includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Everyday Meal Selections
- Breakfast - A breakfast sandwich, a rotation of an Ultimate Breakfast Round or a bagel with cream cheese, and a daily rotating option
- Lunch - A rotation salad option, variety of fruit, and a variety of vegetables
About Our Food Offerings
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v).
- Buffalo Chicken Tenders
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Chef Salad
Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Bean and Cheese Enchilada
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Strawberry Banana Parfait (v)
Breakfast: Apple Frudel (v)
- Broccoli and Cheese Loaded Baked Potato
- Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Italian Style Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breakfast: Breakfast Crunchwrap
- Penne Alfredo Pasta
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin and String Cheese (v)
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- Pulled BBQ Turkey Nachos
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Chef Salad
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Benefit Bar (v)
- Bean Burrito (v)
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
Breakfast: Cheese Omelet with Toast (v)
- Turkey Al Pastor Tacos
- Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Chicken Salad
- Hummus Snack Pack (v)
Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin with String Cheese (v)
- Chicken Ramen Bowl
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Protein Power Up Box
Breakfast: Maple Mini Waffles (v)
- Chicken and Waffles
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Fish Sandwich
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Garden Fiesta Salad
Breakfast: Donut (v)
- Chicken Tinga Bowl
- Hamburger
- Cheeseburger
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Peppi Pizza Salad
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks (v)
- Chicken Philly Cheese Sub
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Strawberry Banana Parfait (v)
- Garden Salad
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Popcorn Chicken Bowl
- Chicken Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Italian Style Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl with Toast
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Broccoli Alfredo Noodle Bowl
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Chicken Wrap
Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito
- Greek Turkey and Rice Bowl
- Chicken Sandwich
- Fish Sandwich
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Ham and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll (v)
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High School Menus
Included With Each Meal
- Breakfast - Includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
- Lunch - Includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Everyday Breakfast Selections
- A breakfast sandwich
- A rotation of an Ultimate Breakfast Round or a bagel with cream cheese
Everyday Lunch Selections
- Cheese pizza , cheesy breadsticks with marinara
- Build your own nachos
- Sunbutter and jelly sandwich
- A rotating salad option
- A garden bar, fresh fruits and a variety of vegetables
- Hamburger, cheeseburger, crispy chicken, spicy chicken, and garden burger
- Toppings: Shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, jalapenos, and jalapeno olive relish
About Our Food Offerings
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v).
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Chef Salad
- Chicken Tinga Rice bowl
Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick
- Hot Dog
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Garden Salad
- Chicken Tinga Burrito
Breakfast: Apple Frudel (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Italian Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Bean and Cheese Enchilada
Breakfast: Breakfast Crunchwrap
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Salad
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Turkey Al Pastor Tacos
Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Muffin and String Cheese (v)
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- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Chicken Wrap
- Chef Salad
- Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato
Breakfast: Benefit Bar (v)
- Hot Dog
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- Strawberry Banana Parfait (v)
- American Style Sub
- Chili and Cheese Baked Potato
Breakfast: Cheese Omelet with Toast (v)
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Italian Style Sub
- Turkey Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
Breakfast: Blueberry Muffin and String Cheese (v)
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
- Turkey Tot'chos
Breakfast: Maple Mini Waffles (v)
- Fish Sandwich
- Meat Lovers Pizza
- Deli Bento Box
- Garden Fiesta Salad
- Broccoli and Cheese Baked Potato
Breakfast: Donut (v)
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich (v)
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Chicken Wrap
- Peppi Pizza Salad
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks (v)
- Chicken Philly Cheese Sub
- Buffalo Chicken Pizza
- American Style Sub
- Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Bruschetta Alfredo Dip
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza
- Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta
- BBQ Chicken Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap
- Italian Style Sub
Breakfast: Breakfast Bowl with Toast
- Spinach Dip
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Hawaiian Pizza
- Protein Power Pack
- Turkey and Cheese Sub
Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Fish Sandwich
- Meat Lovers Pizza
- Fiesta Dip Box
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll (v)
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CTEC, Early College & Roberts High School Lunch Menu
The following menus will be available at some of our education option high school sites including CTEC, Early College, and Roberts High School locations.
Everyday Lunch Selections
- Turkey and cheese sandwich OR ham and cheese sandwich
- Chicken Caesar salad
- Sunbutter and jelly sandwich
About Our Food Offerings
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v).
- Corn Dog
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Nachos
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Chicken Nuggets
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
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- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Cheeseburger or Hamburger
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Nachos
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Corn Dog
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Nachos
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Regular or Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Chicken Nuggets
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Cheesy Breadsticks (v)
- Cheese Pizza (v)
- Pepperoni Pizza
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Cheeseburger or Hamburger
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
- Nachos
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Turkey & Cheese or Ham & Cheese Sandwich
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Pre-K Menus
Included With Each Meal
Breakfast includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
Lunch includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Title 1 Preschools offer lunch only. Head Start, Preschool Promise, and Migrant Preschool offer breakfast and lunch.
Poultry-Based Products
Ham, sausage, hot dogs, and pepperoni are turkey-based or chicken-based products and DO NOT contain pork!
Availability
All menu items are subject to availability.
Vegetarian items marked with (v)
Included With Each Meal
- Breakfast - includes choice of entrée listed or selection of cereal with toast or cheese stick, choice of fruit, and milk.
- Lunch - includes a choice of entrée listed, variety of fruits and vegetables, and milk.
Meal Availability
- Title 1 Preschools offer lunch only.
- Head Start, Preschool Promise, and Migrant Preschool offer breakfast and lunch.
- Breakfast: Waffles (v)
- Lunch: Chicken Nuggets
- Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza
- Lunch: American Sandwich
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- Breakfast: Cheerios and String Cheese (v)
- Lunch: Mac and Cheese
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- Breakfast: Yogurt and Graham Crackers (v)
- Lunch: Bean and Cheese Burrito (v)
- Breakfast: Mini Maple Waffles (v)
- Lunch: Chicken Alfredo Pasta
- Breakfast: Ham and Cheese English Muffin
- Lunch: Rainbow Chili
- Breakfast: Breakfast Banana Split (v)
- Lunch: Teriyaki Chicken and Rice
- Breakfast: Fruit Muffin (v)
- Lunch: Cheese Pizza (v)
- Breakfast: French Toast Sticks (v)
- Lunch: Cheeseburger
- Breakfast: Biscuits and Gravy
- Lunch: Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich (v)
- Breakfast: Egg Breakfast Bowl
- Lunch: Chicken Potato Bowl
- Breakfast: Egg and Sausage Breakfast Burrito
- Lunch: Spaghetti
- Breakfast: Bagel and Cream Cheese (v)
- Lunch: Chicken and Waffles
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Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for information about school meals, meal accommodations, or nutrition? We have put together answers to our most frequently asked questions below.
- Meal Prices and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
- What Food My Student is Served
- How Much Food My Student is Served
- Breakfast Service
- Lunch Service
- Meal Accommodations
- Food Services Funding
- Additional Questions or Comments?
Meal Prices and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)
Do families need to pay for school meals?
Students attending a school in Salem-Keizer Public Schools are offered one breakfast and one lunch each day at no cost thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
Where do we find the Free/Reduced Price Meals application?
Families do not need to fill out or submit an application for free or reduced-price meals at this time thanks to our CEP status district wide. All students in the District are offered a breakfast and a lunch each school day at no cost to them.
How can I get a letter that says my student gets free school meals?
If you need a letter that explains your student is eligible to receive free school meals, please contact your student's school office or the email the Food and Nutrition Services team and we will be happy to create that letter for you.
What is the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)?
The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a USDA program that helps to provide one breakfast and one lunch per school day at no cost to high-poverty schools and districts in low-income areas, without requiring household applications. Schools that utilize CEP are reimbursed using a formula that is based on the percentage of students who are eligible for free meals based on their participation in other means-tested programs, such as SNAP and TANF.
For more information on this program, please visit the USDA's Community Eligibility Provision webpage.
What Food My Student is Served
Where can I see the breakfast and lunch menus for my student's school?
The intended school menus can be found at the top of this page as well as the Sodexo Nutrislice website. In addition to the monthly scheduled menu, the Nutrislice site provides a break down of the nutrition and allergy information of school meal items.
A friendly reminder: posted menus are what we plan to serve students, but the menu is subject to change based on item availability and special circumstances.
What is included in my student's meal?
- Breakfast at all Salem-Keizer Public Schools includes four items:
- An entrée (which often includes two items, a grain and a protein), a fruit, and milk.
- Lunch at elementary schools consist of five components that are automatically served to students:
- A protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk.
- Lunch at secondary schools (middle and high schools) differs in that while all five meal components are offered to students, they only have to take three of them.
What are food components?
There are five recognized food components in Child Nutrition Programs:
- Meat and meat alternative (commonly referred to as protein)
- Grains
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Fluid milk
Each component group has a set of rules that schools must follow to ensure that items served to students are as nutritional as can be. For example, milk that is provided to students must be fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or less).
How can the food be "healthy" if students are given foods considered "unhealthy"?
Though our menu offers popular items that can often be found in grocery stores and restaurants, our meals are very different. The food we serve is formulated to be lower in fat, sodium, and sugar and higher in fiber, in order to comply with federal school meal regulations.
For example, all grain items, such as pasta, breads, and tortillas, are whole-grain rich. Additionally, we do not serve students anything that is fried, all menu items that are typically fried are baked in an oven instead.
How can I learn more about the rules schools follow?
If you are interested in knowing more about the State and Federal rules that Food and Nutrition Services follows, we encourage you to visit the websites below:
How Much Food My Student is Served
How much food is my student served?
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets meal requirements for school breakfast and lunch programs based on the most current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These requirements specify amounts of food to be served each day for different age groups over a five-day school week. The charts below show the USDA's required measurements for breakfast and lunch servings that our Food and Nutrition Services team uses to plan meals for students.
What if my student is still hungry after they have already finished their school meal?
Although we are unable to provide a second entrée item, students are welcome to have as many fruits and vegetables as they would like.
- Breakfast at all schools- Students are encouraged to request more fruit from our kitchen teams.
- Elementary lunch- Students can ask kitchen staff for more fruit and vegetables or check the sharing table.
- Middle and High school lunch- Students have access to a fruit and vegetable offering bar located just outside the serving area.
Meal Pattern | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
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Fruits | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Vegetables | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grains (oz. equivalent) | 7-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 8-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 9-10 ounces (1 oz.) |
Protein (oz. equivalent) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Milk | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Daily Amount | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
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Minimum-maximum calories | 350-500 | 400-550 | 450-600 |
Sodium interim target | <540mg | <600mg | <640mg |
Saturated fat (% of total calories) | <10 | <10 | <10 |
Trans fat: Label or manufacturer statement must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving. |
For more information, download Oregon Department of Education's Breakfast Meal Pattern at a Glance PDF.
Meal Pattern | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
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Fruits | 2 ½ cups (½ cup) | 2 ½ cups (½ cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Vegetables | 3 ¾ cups (¾ cup) | 3 ¾ cups (¾ cup ) | 5 cups (1 cup ) |
Dark green vegetables |
½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup |
Red and orange vegetables |
¾ cup | ¾ cup | 1 ¼ cups |
Beans and peas (legumes) |
½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup |
Starchy vegetables |
½ cup | ½ cup | ½ cup |
Other vegetables |
½ cup | ½ cup | ¾ cup |
Additional vegetables to reach weekly total | 1 cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
Grains (oz. equivalent) | 8-9 ounces (1 oz.) | 8-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 10-12 ounces (2 oz.) |
Meat or meat alternative (oz. equivalent) | 8-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 9-10 ounces (1 oz.) | 10-12 ounces (2 oz.) |
Milk | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) | 5 cups (1 cup) |
Daily Amount | Grades K-5 | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12 |
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Minimum-maximum calories | 550-650 | 600-700 | 750-850 |
Sodium interim target 1 (2023 school year) | <1230mg | <1360mg | <1420mg |
Sodium interim target 1A (2024 school year) | <1110mg | <1225mg | <1280mg |
Saturated fat (% of total calories) | <10 | <10 | <10 |
Trans fat: Label or manufacturer statement must indicate zero grams of trans fat per serving. |
For more information, download Oregon Department of Education's Lunch Meal Pattern at a Glance PDF.
Breakfast Service
What is included in my student's breakfast?
- Breakfast at all Salem-Keizer Public Schools includes four items:
- An entrée (which often includes two items, a grain and a protein), a fruit, and milk.
What if my student is still hungry after they have already eaten a school breakfast?
Although we are unable to provide a second entrée item, students are welcome to have as many fruits and vegetables as they would like. If a student finishes their breakfast and is still hungry, they are encouraged to request more fruit from our kitchen teams.
What if my student is hungry when they get to school but the bell has already rung?
Our schools participate in a program called Breakfast After the Bell, which allows us to provide a breakfast to students after the start-of-day bell has rung. Students who have not yet eaten breakfast at school can receive a breakfast up to 30 minutes before the first lunch service begins. For example, if lunch starts at 11 a.m., students can get a breakfast until 10:30 a.m.
Lunch Service
What is included in my student's lunch?
Lunch at Elementary Schools
- Operates a service style called "Serve" - where a student selects which entrée and milk they would like, and all components are placed on the students tray for them
- Includes five components: a protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk
Lunch at Middle and High (Secondary) Schools
- Operates a service style called "Offer-Versus-Serve" - where all components are offered to the student, but only three must be taken, where one item must be a fruit or a vegetable.
- This style is required by the state to be used at all Secondary schools.
- Includes five components: a protein, a grain, a fruit, a vegetable, and milk
- For students who wish to have more fruits or vegetables with their lunch, an offering bar, or salad bar, is located near the end of the service area at each secondary school
What if my student is still hungry after they have eaten their lunch?
Although we are unable to provide a second entrée item, students are welcome to have as many fruits and vegetables as they would like. If a student finishes their lunch and are still hungry, they are encouraged to have more fruit and vegetables.
- In elementary schools- Students can ask kitchen staff for more fruit and vegetables or check the sharing table.
- In secondary schools- Students have access to a fruit and vegetable offering bar located just outside the serving area.
What is a sharing table?
A sharing table is a location in the cafeteria's common area where students can place any prepackaged or whole fruit they do not want that other students can take. Sharing tables are advocated by the USDA to encourage students to eat more nutritious foods and reduce food waste. To learn more about sharing tables, we recommend you read about sharing tables on the USDA website.
What if my student only wants a milk?
- In elementary schools- Students will be asked to either check the sharing table or to take a whole school meal if they want a milk. Any prepackaged or whole fruit items in the school meal that they do not want can be placed on the sharing table for their peers to access.
- In secondary schools- Students will be directed to check the sharing table or to take at least two other components, one of which being a fruit or a vegetable. Any items they do not want that are prepackaged or are whole fruit can be placed on the sharing table for their peers to access.
Why does meal service take so long?
Each school has different amounts of time dedicated to lunch and our kitchen teams do their best to serve students as quickly and safely as they can. Our goal is for students to have as much time as possible to eat their meal before heading to their next destination.
To give an idea of how many students our schools serve each day:
- Elementary schools serve approximately 100 students in 7-10 minutes
- Middle schools serve approximately 600 students in 10-15 minutes
- High schools serve approximately 600 students in 10-15 minutes
The USDA “encourages schools to provide sufficient lunch periods that are long enough to give all students adequate time to be served and to eat their lunches”. Food and Nutrition Services does not determine the time students are given for their lunch or when lunch begins. Lunch times are managed by each individual school.
Meal Accommodations
What if my student has a food allergy or intolerance?
In most cases, medically necessary meal accommodations can be made for students, this includes if your student has a food related allergy, a food intolerance, or has a medical need that creates reasoning for why they cannot eat certain foods. To request a meal accommodation for your student, a Medical Meal Accommodation Form will need to be completed and signed by a licensed health care professional, such as a medical Doctor of Medicine, a Certified Nurse Practitioner, a Doctor of Naturopathy, etc. This form includes necessary information for the Food and Nutrition Team to know why the accommodation is necessary, what foods need to be avoided or omitted, and what foods can be substituted or used as an alternative.
Once the form is completed, please send this form to your student's school nurse and email it to Food and Nutrition Services. Once submitted, a plan will be developed, and communicated with the school kitchen team, to best manage your student's meal accommodation needs.
What if we want a meal accommodation, but it is not medically needed?
Unfortunately, due to the large size of our district, we are only able accommodate medically-required dietary restrictions for students, and can no longer support dietary preferences. We understand many families may prefer or require certain dietary restrictions for religious, cultural, or personal reasons. While we are unable to monitor or enforce individual preferences, we encourage you to discuss your preferences with your student so they can make informed choices during meal times.
Though the district does not accommodate preferences, our menus do not currently include pork products. Items that are traditionally made from pork are instead made from turkey and chicken, this includes items with sausage, ham, and pepperoni.
Food Services Funding
Where does Food and Nutrition Services get their funding?
Food Services is different from the rest of the district in regard to funding. Unlike the other departments that rely on the District's yearly budget, Food Services is federally funded and the money we receive is separate from the rest of the district. The funding our department receives must go to very specific things, such as buying food for students and updating our kitchens to meet safety standards.
Additional Questions or Comments?
How do I contact the Food and Nutrition Services team?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding food service at your student's school, please reach out to our Food and Nutrition Services Team by emailing food_service@salkeiz.k12.or.us or calling 503-509-3091 ext. 2.
Can I share input on menu items?
Let us know what menu items your students like! Visit salkeiz.nutrislice.com and find your student's school, then locate and click on the menu item you would like to share your thoughts on. Once you click the stars to rate the item, a comment box will appear where you can provide additional feedback, as well as your name and email address.
Medical Need Meal Accomodations
ODE supports special meals or meal accommodations due to medical need. To request a medical-based meal accommodation, please complete the following form and have it signed by a State licensed healthcare professional.
Medical Meal Accommodation Form
Wellness Policy
While feeding children is primarily the responsibility of the family, Salem-Keizer Public Schools has a responsibility within the school day to provide students with healthful food options, physical activity and health education programs that promote lifelong well-being. This Local Wellness Policy is outlined in the documents below.
Language Services Available
Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and /or accommodations are available upon request. Please email Translation Services or call 503-399-3456. For more information on language services visit our Translation and Interpretation webpage.
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