Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Nutrition Services is to provide a variety of appealing, nutritious, and safe meals in an environment that is respectful of each student's needs and differences. Nutrition Services employees are committed to the success and excellence of every Leon County School District student through a cost effective and efficient program.
Get Cooking with Fruit Recipe Contest
Students in grades K-12 can create na riginal reipe using packages, frozen or fresh fruit for a chance to win a gaming console, plaque, a Captain PLanet Learning Graden, and 10 cases of Dole fruit bowls. Click
here for the more details. Applications are due October 31, 2018.
Bens Beginners Cooking Contest
Five winning families will receive $15,000 for themselves and $30,000 for their school. See flyer in our resource section or click
here for more details. Entries due by 9/30/18.
Dairy Council of Florida Sing It, Say It! Contest
Students in grades K-12 can create a song, jingle, or morning announcement video about breakfast to win a dairy cart for your school valued at $2,500. Click
here for more details. Entries due by 9/28/18.
Fresh from Florida Chef Cook-off Contest
Teams of 2-4 students in grades 9th-12th create and prepare an original recipe using Florida products that also meets the National School Lunch standards. Click
here for more details. Entries due by 9/22/18.
Please view our Community Eligibility Provision page to see which schools in Leon County are providing free breakfast and lunch meals to all students in the school.
