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Welcome to Food & Nutrition Services!

Welcome to Sunman-Dearborn Community Schools Food and Nutrition Services!

At Sunman Dearborn Food and Nutrition Services, we know that good nutrition and learning go hand in hand!

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods, and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

National School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program

Our district participates in both the National School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program. Through these programs, free or reduced-cost meals are available to children whose families meet certain income criteria. Applications are available at all school offices and online under the Free and reduced Application tab. All application information is confidential.

School Breakfast Components

Breakfast Program Information

The school breakfast must contribute an average of 1/4 of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, iron, calcium and Vitamins A and C each week.

The meals are planned to meet the guidelines established by the Child Nutrition Program of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. We use the Traditional Food-Based Menu Planning Option.

Offer vs. Serve

Breakfast and Lunch at all of our schools provide Offer versus Serve. For an explanation of Offer vs. Serve, CLICK HERE

Finger Scanners

For more information about the Finger Scanners, please CLICK HERE!

Birthday Celebration and Classroom Party Treat Program

Parents of Elementary Students can purchase Birthday Treats through the Cafeteria. These treats will be delivered to the classroom on the requested date. FORMS must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance. Please contact the Food and Nutrition Services Manager at your child's school with questions.

Smart Snacks

All snacks provided to students during the school day, including birthday treats and classroom parties, must meet the Smart Snack Standards set by the USDA. Smart Snacks can be purchased from the cafeteria, grocery store or even Amazon. This will be strictly enforced at all of our schools. For questions, please contact your student's school or Cheryl Erhart, Director of Food and Nutrition Services at 812-623-2291 ext. 13809.

Smart Snacks

USDA Waiver Free Meals for All Students for the 2020-2021 School Year. (Extended through the 2021-2022 school year)

Parent Letter - 9/11/2020

Parent Letter - 9/18/2020

Parent Letter - 10/20/2020

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.