School Level<\/span> Breakfast<\/span> Lunch<\/span><\/p>\n Elementary $1.60 $3.00<\/p>\n Middle $1.75 $3.00<\/p>\n High $1.75 $3.50<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Pasco County Schools Food & Nutrition Services will be implementing a program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).<\/em><\/p>\n What does this mean for our families?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n All enrolled students of Pasco County Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to their household.<\/em><\/p>\n No further action is required. Each student(s) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.<\/em><\/p>\n A la Carte items including vending machines will still be available for purchase including additional meals and\/or components of the meals.<\/em><\/p>\n Families can reach out to Food & Nutrition Services directly through Lets Talk, call FNS at 813.794.2480, or email FNS_Finance@pasco.k12.fl.us if they have any questions regarding this new program.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider color=”#000000″ disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.16″ height=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Food & Nutrition Services considers food safety a top priority. All food service employees are asked to complete a 10-hour food safety and sanitation course during their first year of employment, and a 4-hour refresher course once every three years. Although it is not a requirement for school food service managers to obtain a national-level food safety manager certification, Pasco County FNS is proud to announce that all of our school food service managers and many of our assistant managers and employees have taken this initiative to obtain their National ServSafe Certification.<\/span><\/p>\n As a part of our Total Quality Management program, all schools are reviewed annually for six key indicators:<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, our school kitchens are inspected three to four times a year by the Pasco County Health Department and strict Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points are used to ensure the best possible food safety compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Nondiscrimination Statement” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] 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: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.” style=”background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#000000;text-decoration:none”>Nondiscrimination Statement<\/a>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_code admin_label=”Legal Notice” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Legal Notice: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. 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