The Crenshaw County Child Nutrition Program is responsible for providing school food service to students and staff of the Crenshaw County Public Schools.  Our objective is to provide affordable, student friendly, nutritious meals to students in our schools while meeting state and federal requirements.

In 1946, the National School Lunch Act created the modern school lunch program.  About 7.1 million children were participating in the National School Lunch Program by the end of its first year, 1946-47.  By 1970, the number of children participating in this program had increased to 22 million.  In fiscal year 2003, schools participating in the National School Lunch Program served lunch to more than 28 million children every school day.  The School Breakfast Program began as a pilot project in 1966 and became a permanent program in 1975.  Nationally, participation in the School Breakfast Program has grown slowly but steadily.   Currently in Crenshaw County, more than 2,000 student lunches and over 650 student breakfasts are served daily through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. 

School meals are provided at reduced or no cost to those students who qualify for benefits based on eligibility criteria established by the United States Department of Agriculture.  Applications for free and reduced price meals are distributed at the beginning of each school year and whenever new students enroll.  However, an application may be requested at any time.

Beginning school year 2008-09, student breakfast price will increase to $.75 and lunch price to $1.50.  For those students who qualify for reduced price meals, breakfast price remains $.30 and lunch $.40. 

Non-discrimination Statement:  In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800)795-3272 or (202)720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.