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MEAL MENUS/CALENDARS
24-25 MEAL MENUS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEM!
wE HAVE ALSO DELIVERED PHYSICAL MEAL CALENDARS FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR TO THE CAMPUSES! BE SURE TO LOOK FOR THEM AND/OR ASK THE FRONT DESK! (g-PISD CENTRAL OFFICE & THE MAIN FOOD SERVICE OFFICE ALSO HAVE SOME)
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WHAT GOES INTO MAKING SCHOOL MEALS?
Did you know that making school meals is more than just cooking the food? Each School District has Government, State AND District policies they have to follow in order to serve nutritious and delicious meals to your child. Each menu is carefully planned and executed to not only follow all of these policies, but also to be sure it has something appetizing to most (if not, ALL) children. Take a look at the graphic below to get an idea of just how much and how many people are involved in the process of providing food in schools for children.
Contact Us
More Info
Got questions? Suggestions? Wish you could find more information? Here’s the best way to contact us so that we can better meet your needs and help you with the things you care about most in the world of health, nutrition and the foods and services we offer.
Address: 200 Fulton Place
Portland, TX 78374
Main Phone: 361.777.1098 (click below for names and extensions)
What's For Lunch?
during the school year, if you want to know what's being served each day/week (for breakfast and lunch), you can find that information by clicking here or, by downloading our app using the qr code below!
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PRO TIPS
♦♦Helpful tips to help you become a Pro at understanding and navigating school meals successfully.♦♦
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CALL US AT 361-777-1098 ext. 1500 for more details on how to do a transfer of lunch money funds!
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click here to add money to your student's account now!
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MISSION STATEMENT |
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| Assist student achievement through nutrition. |
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| OUR VISION | |
| Quality – Service - Accountability | |
| The Nutrition Services Department is guided by three values: | |
| 1. We will provide a quality dining experience with a variety of nutritious options. Each menu item will be properly prepared and served in an appealing fashion. All menu items will be evaluated for nutritional content, taste, customer preference, regulatory compliance and financial affordability. | |
| 2. Customer service will be a priority at all of our facilities. Everyone will be greeted with a smile and treated with respect. | |
| 3. Accountability will be demonstrated by: | |
| Our stakeholders include students, parents, employees, school staff, and taxpayers. These stakeholders deserve a quality nutrition services experience with excellent service that maintains accountability. We will deliver that experience. |
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CORE BELIEFS We believe all students should have access to meals that will furnish the nourishment required for optimal growth, development, and academic success. We believe open lines of communication should be maintained between Food and Nutrition Services, students, parents, staff, and community. We believe financial responsibility should continue to be practiced by Food and Nutrition Services. We believe Food and Nutrition Services should provide and support professional training opportunities in order to maintain a well-trained, highly motivated staff. We believe in providing a fun and exciting, safe and secure environment in modern, well-maintained facilities. We believe all decisions should be based on the best interest of the students of our district. We believe G-PISD Food and Nutrition Services is one of the top programs in the state of Texas. ABOUT US The Nutrition Services Department is one of the largest support services departments in the District with over 85 employees. Our staff prepares and serves over 8,000 breakfasts and lunches daily, a total of about 1.5 million meals per year, at all our campuses. The Nutrition Services Department operates under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. These programs are administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) at the state level. All of our food and beverages served meet strict federal guidelines from the USDA and TDA. We are self-funded and do not receive funds from local property taxes. We receive federal reimbursement and earn revenue to pay for all of our departmental expenses.
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USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (English) 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: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-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 |
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (Spanish)
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/how-to-file-a-program-discrimination-complainty en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: 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; o
(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
