Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) supports student health and achievement by ensuring that all DCPS students receive nutritious meals that support academic success. We believe in providing appetizing school meals made from fresh, locally produced ingredients, and we strive to engage the entire DC community in implementing programs that encourage healthy decision-making and promote sustainable practices. DCPS participates in the following Child Nutrition Programs through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA): National School Lunch Program, National School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and the Summer Food Service Program.

School Meal Quick Facts

• Breakfast and lunch are provided daily at each school throughout the district. Afterschool snack and supper are provided in select schools.
• Review your school’s menu here: school menus.
• Breakfast and afterschool meals (where applicable) are FREE to students. To determine your eligibility for free lunch and payment methods check here.
• If your student requires dietary accommodation for medical, food allergy, or philosophical reasons, please be sure to complete a dietary accommodation from and submit to your school nurse. Access forms and more information here.

We believe everyone deserves to be heard. Please submit feedback, comments or questions to Food and Nutrition Services.