Summer EBT is a grocery benefits program that helps families buy groceries for their school-aged kids during the summer months when school is out. Families who qualify will get one yearly payment of $120 per eligible child to buy groceries. Yes, these benefits qualify for the Double Up Food Bucks program to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
Summer EBT Program Information and Applications
Benefits will begin to roll out on May 22, 2025, for those who automatically qualify. September 2, 2025, is the last day to apply. Contact the call center for help: 833-673-7328, Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Genuine Foods is our new partner in Nutrition Services. We are excited to work with them to bring more fresh, local and scratch made foods to our students! Changes will be rolled out beginning in May and continue throughout the 2025/26 School Year. Here is Genuine’s introductory letter to GAPS with an opportunity to take a short survey.
SCHOOL MENUS
My School Menus gives nutrient information, carb counts and allergens. You can “build a meal” to find out how many calories, carbs, sodium, etc. are in your selected meal. Menus are available in many languages, but because they are auto-generated, they may not be 100% accurate in non-English languages.
2024-2025 Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) – Free School Breakfast and Lunch
All students enrolled and attending GAPS schools in person may now automatically receive a FREE, healthy, reimbursable breakfast and lunch meal each school day. Applications for Free and Reduced Priced Meals are no longer needed.
To receive a breakfast and lunch for free, students must choose a total of ½ cup of fruits or vegetables at each meal plus two other food items at breakfast and 2 other meal components at lunch to meet the USDA nutritional requirements to make meals reimbursable (free to students).
Please note: Individual items such as an additional entrée or “super breakfast or lunch,” milk by itself or second meals are not free. Funds are required at the time of purchase; however, no student will be denied a meal based on the ability to pay.
To make payments, click the “Meal Account Deposits” button above (4.9% fee). You may also create an account for free to check on your student’s MealTime account balance. Payments may also be made by cash or check at your school office with no service fee.
Deposits into your student’s account will be immediate. Any leftover balance at the end of the school year will stay in the student’s account for the following school year or can be transferred to a sibling’s account at the request of the parent or guardian. A “My MealTime” app is available through the App Store. Families with multiple students enrolled in GAPS can request a family account by contacting their school or Nutrition Services, (541)967-4622. Family accounts will allow you to make one deposit for all your students so the funds can be shared as needed between them.
Fueling Students for Success
The goal of Nutrition Services is to make sure students receive the necessary nutrition to be prepared to learn and succeed. The school menus are analyzed each week to ensure they meet dietary guidelines. If families have a question or concern about the menu, please contact Nutrition Services or any of the school kitchens. Families are welcome to join their child for a meal at school. Adult meals may be purchased for $5.00.
- Use low-fat cheeses, yogurt and milk.
- Use reduced sugar and sodium food products.
- Use mostly whole grain rich or whole wheat grains/breads.
- Large variety of fruits and vegetables are offered daily with each meal.
Are you interested in knowing more about GAPS wellness plan? Would you like to share feedback or be involved in implementing and revising GAPS Wellness policy? Use the contact information below to share your thoughts.
Oregon Smart SnacksDid you know that any food or beverage item sold during the school day outside of the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program must comply with Smart Snack Standards? This is a federal requirement under USDA. By making healthy snacks the easy choice, more kids may develop healthy eating habits, which can lead to better health and increased academic performance.
Which items must meet the Smart Snack Standards?
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Any food and beverage sold to students at schools during the school day, other than those foods provided as part of the school meal programs
- Examples include: items sold in vending machines, student stores, a la carte items in the cafeteria and fundraisers if the food or beverage is intended for consumption at school.
Use the calculators below to confirm if the non-program food or drinks meet the standards:
(This calculator must be completed before SMART Snacks may be sold in your school. Contact the school principal or Nutrition Services to get started.)
If you need help to understand information or to complete forms due to a disability or because you speak a language other than English, you may receive help free of charge. Please contact Nutrition Services 541-967-4622, or for assistance in Spanish, contact the Welcome Center, 541-704-2376.
For students with a medical disability, reasonable meal accommodations may be made free of charge. Please complete the Medical Statement form and return it to your school or to Nutrition Services. This form must be completed by a medical professional (see back of form for specific information).
ENGLISH Medical Statement for Meal Accommodations
General Nutrition Services Information, Wellness Policy, Smart Snacks
Austin Gilchrist
541-967-4622 ext. 1815
Email
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Information Regarding Free and Reduced Price Meals, CEP and Mealtime Accounts
Tara Dixson
541-967-4622 ext. 1812
Email
MealTime Customer Support: 1-800-755-0904
The Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs (ODE CNP) works closely with the regional USDA Office of Civil Rights and other organizations committed to equal educational opportunity and respectful environments. To file a Child Nutrition Programs complaint of discrimination with the State of Oregon, please send an email to ODE CNP Civil Rights or write to:
Director of Child Nutrition Programs,
Oregon Department of Education,
255 Capitol Street NE,
Salem, OR 97310
or call (503) 339-6821, (voice)
or (503) 378-2892(TDD).
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Servicios de nutrición
Información del sitio web de la empresa Genuine Foods
Genuine Foods es nuestro nuevo socio en los Servicios de Nutrición. ¡Estamos emocionados de trabajar con ellos para ofrecer a nuestros estudiantes alimentos más frescos, locales y preparados desde cero! Los cambios comenzarán a implementarse en mayo y continuarán durante el año escolar 2025-2026.
MENÚS ESCOLARES
My School Menus (Mis menús escolares) proporciona información nutricional, conteo de carbohidratos y alérgenos. Puede “armar una comida” para saber cuántas calorías, carbohidratos, sodio, etc. contiene su comida seleccionada. Los menús están disponibles en muchos idiomas, pero debido a que se generan automáticamente por traductores digitales, entonces es posible que no sean 100% precisos en idiomas distintos al inglés.
2024-25 Programa Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP, por sus siglas en
inglés)
inglés)Todos los estudiantes que asisten a una escuela de GAPS ahora pueden recibir un desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS cada día escolar. Esta actualización no requiere acción de familias.
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Alimentando a los estudiantes para el éxito
El distrito quiere asegurarse de que los estudiantes reciban la nutrición necesaria para tener éxito. Los menús escolares se analizan cada semana para garantizar que cumplan con las pautas dietéticas. Si las familias tienen alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre el menú, comuníquese con Servicios de Nutrición o cualquiera de las cocinas escolares. Las familias son bienvenidas a la escuela para reunirse con su hijo/a durante alguna comida.
¿Está interesado/a en conocer más sobre el plan de bienestar de GAPS? ¿Le gustaría compartir comentarios o participar en la implementación y revisión de la política de bienestar de GAPS? Utilice la información de contacto a continuación para compartir sus comentarios.
Si necesita ayuda para comprender la información o completar formularios debido a una discapacidad o porque habla un idioma distinto del inglés, puede recibir ayuda gratuita. Comuníquese con los Servicios de Nutrición al 541-967-4622 o, para obtener ayuda en español, comuníquese con el Centro de bienvenida al 541-704-2376.
Para los estudiantes con una discapacidad médica, se pueden realizar adaptaciones razonables para las comidas de forma gratuita. Complete el formulario de Declaración médica y devuélvalo a su escuela o a los Servicios de nutrición. Este formulario debe ser completado por un profesional médico (consulte el reverso del formulario para obtener información específica).
RUSSIAN Medical Statement for Meal Accommodations – Медицинское заключение о размещении на питание
SPANISH Declaración médica para solicitar comidas y/o adaptaciones especiales
Información general de los servicios de nutrición
Austin Gilchrist
541-967-4622 ext. 1815
Email
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Información con respecto a las comidas gratis y a precio reducido y Mealtime
Tara Dixson
541-967-4622 ext. 1812
Email
Los Programas de Nutrición Infantil del Departamento de Educación de Oregon (ODE CNP, por sus siglas en inglés) trabaja en estrecha colaboración con la Oficina Regional del USDA de Derechos Civiles y otras organizaciones comprometidas con la igualdad de oportunidades educativas y entornos respetuosos. Para presentar una queja por discriminación de Programas de Nutrición Infantil ante el Estado de Oregon, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a ** ODE.CNPCivilRights@state.or.us:
Director of Child Nutrition Programs,
Oregon Department of Education,
255 Capitol Street NE,
Salem, OR 97310
o llame al (503) 339-6821, (voz)
o al (503) 378-2892 (TDD (para personas con discapacidad auditiva y/o del habla).
De acuerdo con la ley federal de derechos civiles y las normas y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA), esta entidad está prohibida de discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo (incluyendo identidad de género y orientación sexual), discapacidad, edad, o represalia o retorsión por actividades previas de derechos civiles.
La información sobre el programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas que no sean el inglés. Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios alternos de comunicación para obtener la información del programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas americano (ASL), etc.) deben comunicarse con la agencia local o estatal responsable de administrar el programa o con el Centro TARGET del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comuníquese con el USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión al (800) 877-8339.
Para presentar una queja por discriminación en el programa, el reclamante debe llenar un formulario AD-3027, formulario de queja por discriminación en el programa del USDA, el cual puede obtenerse en línea en: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/usdaprogram-discrimination complaint-form-spanish.pdf, de cualquier oficina de USDA, llamando al (866) 632-9992, o escribiendo una carta dirigida a USDA. La carta debe contener el nombre del demandante, la dirección, el número de teléfono y una descripción escrita de la acción discriminatoria alegada con suficiente detalle para informar al Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles (ASCR) sobre la naturaleza y fecha de una presunta violación de derechos civiles. El formulario AD-3027 completado o la carta debe presentarse a USDA por:
- correo:U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
- fax:(833) 256-1665 o (202) 690-7442; o
- correo electrónico:program.intake@usda.gov
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.