Child Nutrition Program (EE)
The Child Nutrition Program administers a Food and Nutrition Program in accordance with federal and state standards. SMP participates in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Healthy school meals will be provided according to USDA guidelines. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a program established by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act that allows students to receive free meals under the SBP and NSLP.
NOTE: For the 2025-2026 school year, St. Mary Parish is eligible to operate as a district-wide CEP. All students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. Upon receiving a school meal, students will present their school ID’s or lunch cards to be scanned at the point of service necessary for proper documentation of participation.
MEAL PRICES FOR 2025-2026
| Breakfast Price (subject to change) | Person Purchasing |
|---|---|
| $2.25 | School Board Employee |
| $3.50 | Second Meal & Visitors |
| Lunch Price (subject to change) | Person Purchasing |
|---|---|
| $3.75 | School Board Employee |
| $5.25 |
Second Meal & Visitors |
All schools implement Offer vs. Serve (OVS) by offering a complete school lunch (5 items) and a complete school breakfast (4 items). Students must take at least the minimum required for each meal. Extra meals or snacks must be paid in advance daily, weekly, monthly, or annually. Cash, checks, or debit/credit cards made online at www.myschoolbucks.com are accepted for extra servings. If a check is returned, it will be the parent’s responsibility to pay the amount due and NSF fees. At the end of the school year, parents may request a refund for the student account balance, or the remaining balance will roll over to the next school year. If a child transfers to another school within the district, the balance can also be transferred. Menu and online payment information are available on the district website under the parent-student tab. Menus are 16 subject to change. Foods from fast food restaurants, plate lunches, or meals from any other establishments are not permitted in the cafeteria. Soft drinks, flavored beverages, concentrated sweets, high calorie, high sodium, and high fat foods are prohibited. Water and juice (100% fruit juice) are also allowed.