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Nutrition Programs
     

Visit the Power Panther ZoneNational School Lunch Program

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a voluntary program available to all public schools, private schools, and residential child care institutions which agree to operate a non-profit program offering lunches meeting federal requirements to all children in attendance. The NSLP includes the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Seamless Summer Option, and Afterschool Care Program. For more detailed information, click on Frequently Asked Questions.

Administrative Handbook (191 pages—Updated July 2007)

Biometric Information

Calendar—Nutrition Programs

Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement

Commodities/Food Distribution Program

Commonly Used Acronyms

Contracts and Procurement

bullet Eligibility Guidance Manual for School Meals (USDA Guidance) PDF File

Food Safety Inspections

Forms, Documents, and Resources

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Eligibility Data

Income Eligibility Guidelines

Legislation, Regulations, and Policies

Map—Illinois Nutrition Programs

Monitoring and Program Requirements

New Applicants—Program Participation Request Form PDF File

Online Applications and Reports

Part 305—School Food Service Rules PDF File

Public Act 095-0155—Summer Food Service Program

Reimbursement Rates PDF File

School Meals Initiative

Wellness Policy (NSLP)

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Agency General Information
100 N. 1st Street • Springfield, IL 62777 • 866/262-6663 • 217/782-4321 • Directions PDF File
100 W. Randolph, Suite 14-300 • Chicago, IL 60601 • 312/814-2220 • Directions PDF File