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OUR MISSION
Provide students with the best possible nutrients under the best possible health & safety conditions, in the most pleasant, relaxing atmosphere possible.
We aim to nurture the physical and scholastic development of our students by providing high quality, nutritious meals and to motivate healthy food choices by offering nutrition education.
Our program exists to serve the students.
Susan Wood, RD, LD
Child Nutrition Program Director |
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CNP EMPLOYEE PROFILE
OF THE MONTH
Jackie Davis
CNP Program Specialist
Spain Park High School
Jackie Davis has worked for Hoover City Schools for 20 years.
She has been the Manager for Rocky Ridge, Trace Crossings, Berry Middle, and Spain Park High School Cafeterias. She divides her time as manager and Program Specialist for Hoover City Schools CNP. Also, Jackie is currently serving as the President of the Alabama School Nutrition Association.
Jackie, an avid Elvis fan, loves to spend time with her family and dogs. |
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CNP PICTURE OF THE MONTH
Gwin Elementary CNP
serves Green Eggs & Ham
Pictured above: Elaine Lindsey, Karen Vines, Lou Gaines, Joanna Davis, and Tracy Davis.
In celebration of the birthday of Dr. Seuss, the lunch menu on 3/2/10 consisted of Green eggs, ham, tater tots, and biscuits.
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NEW CNP PARTNER!
MAGIC CITY HARVEST
See what Magic City Harvest is all about by clicking on the logo to be linked to their website! |
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Welcome to Hoover City Schools Child Nutrition Program!
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
This is your one stop shop for everything that is "YUM" in Hoover City Schools!
The objective of the Hoover City Schools Child Nutrition Program is to provide nutritious breakfasts, lunches
and snacks to all students in accordance with guidelines provided by the United States Department
of Agriculture School Nutrition Program. We are committed to providing a variety of healthy choices daily
that are student “favorites” and meet these guidelines. Not only do we take care in providing meal choices
that offer nutritional balance, but you can also be assured that food safety practices are a part of our
everyday lives in the school nutrition program. All of our managers and assistant managers are ServSafe
Certified by the National Restaurant Association in addition to having a Food Handler Card issued by the
Jefferson County Health Department.
WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR?
WHY EAT SCHOOL LUNCH?
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Average Meal Costing |
| Lunch component |
Elementary |
Middle/High |
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Bread, 2 slices |
$0.14 |
$0.14 |
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Shaved deli meat (turkey, 1.5 oz) |
$0.44 |
$0.44 |
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Condiment (mustard, 1/2 oz) |
$0.03 |
$0.03 |
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Cheese slice (Processed 1/2 oz) |
$0.10 |
$0.10 |
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Potato Chips (1oz) |
$0.27 |
$0.27 |
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Orange wedges (full orange) |
$0.25 |
$0.50 |
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Baby carrots (2.75 oz) with Ranch Dip - Pre-packaged |
$1.00 |
$1.00 |
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Assembly items (bag, napkin) |
$0.07 |
$0.07 |
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Drink (1/2 pt. milk from school) |
$0.50 |
$0.50 |
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Labor (free) |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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TOTAL COST |
$2.80 |
$3.05 |
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School Lunch price |
$1.80 |
$2.00 |
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Savings/day eating lunch at school |
$1.00 |
$1.05 |
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Savings/Student/school year |
$180.00 |
$189.00 |
The meal described above is a possible sack lunch that is comparable to the grab & go deli sandwich we offer at every school.
The component prices shown, collected from a Hoover grocer in July 2009, include sales tax and are representative
of the food cost families incur to provide a comparable meal to what every Hoover City School offers. Other
typical pre-made sack lunches (i.e. Lunchables) run between $2.60-$3.50 each, and are much less nutritious than school lunch.
School meals are not only more affordable (on average, $1.00/day/student cheaper than a full 5-component sack lunch),
but they offer more nutritious variety, are convenient for students and parents, are made in a
sanitary environment and conform to strict temperature guidelines set by the National Sanitation Foundation.
You just can't beat eating at school!
Check out our MENU page to see what's cooking at your Hoover City School!
WHAT INFORMATION ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building , 14th and Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington , D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
