Windsor Charter Academy Food Services Department

farm-to-school program

Windsor Charter Academy’s Food Service Department believes scratch-made meals positively impacts the health of all children! Across our campuses, we are committed to creating fresh, tasty, and nutritious meals through a farm-to-school model. Our Farm-to-School Program complies with all guidelines of the National School Lunch Program. Our Food Service Department:

• Serves scratch-made meals Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, “Friday Fun Food” is served, which may include pizza made with clean ingredients or 100% all beef burgers.

• Prepares allergy-friendly recipes.

• Sources local produce, including produce grown in our elementary school organic garden.

Our Food Service Department is passionate about creating opportunities to educate students about food sourcing, gardening, food science, and basic cooking skills. Families are encouraged to get involved! If you are interested in volunteering in our kitchens or gardens, becoming a vendor, or have questions about our recipes, please contact Jeannine Davison, Director of Food Services.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Students who need their school meals modified to accommodate food allergies or preferences will be required to submit a Meal Modification Form signed by their medical provider. The Food Services Department will only modify meals if this form has been completed.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:  http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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;

Fax: (202) 690-7442 or (202) 690-7442 or program.intake@usda.gov

*This institution is an equal opportunity provider.