Food Services and Nutrition
Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of School Food Services and Nutrition (SFSN), the largest food service program in the Palmetto State, is to guarantee high quality food and nutrition programs in every South Carolina school district through educational support, resources and advocacy.
Objectives
- All students will eat quality school meals daily.
- All students will receive nutrition education that will teach them to make healthy choices for a lifetime.
The Office of School Food Services and Nutrition administers the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Afterschool Snack, Summer Feeding, and Food Distribution Program in South Caorlina. This involves:
- providing federal program funds to participating districts for meals and snacks served in schools;
- providing special marketing projects and procurement assistance to promote more nutritious eating habits;
- conducting on-site training, nutrition projects, and grants;
- administering the Food Distribution Program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-A, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provide and employer..
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