We participate in offer vs. serve at breakfast and lunch. We offer all required components and students can take or decline as they wish.

Breakfast we offer:

Bread/Grain
Fruits
Milk

Students must chose a minimum of 3 food items including at least a 1/2 cup serving of fruit.

Example: Breakfast sandwich counts as 2 items

Lunch we offer:

Fruits
Vegetables
Grain/Bread
Meat or Meat Alternative
Milk

Students must choose at least 3 of the 5 food components, including at least a 1/2 cup serving of fruit or vegetables. They can choose 2 fruits and 2 vegetables with each meal.

Example: Pizza counts as 2 components (Grain and Meat )

Cheeseburger also counts as 2 components (Grain and Meat)

* Pair with Fruits and Vegetables

If a students does not take the required items, cashiers will encourage them to take the necessary items before charging a la carte prices. The district is committed to providing healthy meal options for all students.

Mechanicsburg Area School District

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