NCPS School Nutrition Department

Public Notice:

EXPANSION OF OUR SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2020

Effective immediately, Nelson County Public Schools will be serving meals at no charge to children 18 and under. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers for local school divisions and other federal meal program sponsors to implement and extend the Summer Food Service Program to provide meals to children in the community free of charge through December 31, 2020. The waivers support access to nutritious meals while minimizing exposure to COVID-19.

Meals are available to all children including those learning in-person or virtually and regardless of race, color, national origin, s*x, age or disability.

For information regarding meal distribution, visit our website at www.nelson.k12.va.us or follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/NCPSNEWS. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first served basis at the following times and locations:
Every Wednesday in a drive through setting, from 7:00-9:00 AM and again from 4:30-6:30 PM at the following school locations:

Rockfish River Elementary – 200 Chapel Hollow Rd, Afton, VA

Tye River Elementary – 5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Arrington, VA

Nelson County Middle/High School – 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA 22949

In addition, we will provide meals on Wednesdays from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the following community locations: Lovingston Firehouse, Schuyler Community Center, Wingina Firehouse, Massie Mill’s Ruritan, Nellysford Shopping Center, Corner Market, Gladstone Fire Department and New Mount Church

Van delivery from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Paloma Farm Road and Montreal Village

Any questions or concerns regarding the meal distribution program please contact Mrs. Crissy Connell @ 434-263-6851 or [email protected]

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, s*x, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
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: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Yesterday at Rockfish Elementary was a lot of fun! Kristen Brittle from the Dairy Alliance spent the day demonstrating how much food it took to equal the nutrients in a carton of milk . The Nutrition staff at Rockfish had contest for the individuals that had the cutest costume.

These ladies are to cute!

Attending speed scratch cooking class

The cafeteria ladies at TRES dressed up for the holidays and served a wonderful meal to parents, staff and students today.

Spaghetti lunch at TRES. One happy student!

NCMS/HS ladies get ready for the Eclipse😎

NCMS/HS ladies getting ready for the eclipse 😎

Today on the salad bar we had vegetables provided to us by Mrs. Seaman's horticulture classes!

NCHS Building Trades students build a second cart for NCHS Nutrition Department. The cart was paid for by a grant from No Kid Hungry in an effort to increase breakfast participation!