Columbia Public Schools

Nutrition Services

The mission of the Columbia Public Schools Nutrition Services Department is to provide nutrition services that make maximum contribution to health, nutrition, and education of our children by providing well-prepared meals served in a safe, pleasant environment with adequate time for lunch; offering and encouraging wise food choices; contributing to the overall district education setting; improving the academic success of students; and offering a nutrition education program to elementary teachers and students.

Meal Payment

Laina Fullum
Laina Fullum, Director

Internet Meal Payment


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Price lists

Refunds:
Effective January 1, 2008, refunds of $10 or less can only be obtained in person at 918 Bernadette, Columbia.
 
United Way Lunch for Learning Program

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Free and Reduced-price Meal Application
and Lunch Deposit Form

2011-12 free and reduced-price meal application

Lunch deposit form

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Contact Info

Columbia Public Schools
Nutrition Services
918 Bernadette Drive
Columbia, MO 65203

Director: Ms. Laina Fullum
Supervisor:
Ms. Karla Adeshakin
Supervisor:
Ms. Betty Buchheit
Supervisor:
Ms. Janie Garrett

Phone: (573) 214-3480
Fax: (573) 214-34
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Menus and Nutritional Information


Menus


SchoolMenu


Elementary menu - May
Elementary/middle school menu - Summer school

Secondary menu - May
Secondary menu - Summer school


Nutritional Values of Menu Items

Elementary A la carte
Secondary Alternate lunches

Nutrition labels for foods served at school

FAQ and Resources

 
Frequently Asked Questions

What if my child has a food allergy?
Columbia Public Schools will offer food substitutions to students that have food allergy documentation from a medical professional. Provide the school nurse with allergy information on your child. Food allergy information is entered into our computer lunch program and carries over from one year to the next.

Is breakfast available?
Breakfast is available at all schools in the Columbia Public School District. Breakfast at secondary schools begins at 7:30 a.m. and elementary school breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.

How do I pay for my child's lunch?
The Nutrition Services department uses a computerized system that allows parents to prepay any amount into their child's account. Parents may set up accounts with MySchoolBucks and may use a debit or credit cards to prepay. As the student purchases food, money is deducted from the account. Elementary students will receive reminder notices when their accounts are running low. Click the Payment tab for more information on this payment system. Students may still use cash to purchase lunch if they choose.

How do I find out what is for lunch each day?
Elementary students receive monthly menus from school. Click on the Menus tab for elementary and secondary monthly menus, as well as pictures of elementary menus.

What if I want my child to purchase only meals and no a la carte foods?
Our computerized program allows parents to restrict or limit a la carte items. Just notify the Nutrition Services staff at the school your child attends.
 
Resources

Ask the Dietitian
Your nutrition and wellness questions answered by our in-house expert!

National School Breakfast and Lunch Program

Nutrition Education Classes Offered

Nutrition Services Newsletter
and Class Request Form


Additional Nutrition Resources
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