DCPS Food and Nutrition Services

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DCPS Food and Nutrition Services

We believe it is important to cultivate a natural palate at an early age.

Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) supports student health and achievement by ensuring that all DCPS students receive nutritious meals and acquire the resources to make healthy choices. Our Mission: “All DC Public Schools students are engaged and have access to wholesome and delicious meals that promote long-term wellness, preparation for learning and satisfaction with their school.”

DCPS Food and

Nutrition Services believes in serving students whole, primarily unprocessed, high-quality, natural foods which are prepared and presented in an appetizing manner. We believe in the value of eating seasonally and in purchasing food from local growers to ensure peak freshness and to support the local economy. We believe that eating is critical to academic success and that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We believe that all students should have access to school meals and should be given food choice. We believe that nutrition education and adult role modeling are fundamental to school food change. We believe that school garden programs, after school cooking classes, and culinary education courses create lifelong good habits.

08/24/2026

Welcome back, DC!

A new school year is here, and we're excited to welcome students back with nutritious breakfasts, delicious lunches, and plenty of fresh flavors. Here's to a great year of learning, growing, and fueling success—one meal at a time!

08/18/2026

Less than one week to go!

The countdown is on! School starts soon, and so do delicious school meals. Be sure to check your menus and see what's cooking—we can't wait to welcome everyone back! 🍽️

07/30/2026

Simple. Crunchy. Totally underrated. 🥬 Celery is one of the fresh veggies our students snack on during the school year through our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program and it's just as good at home this summer!

Try it with nut butter, hummus, or cream cheese for a snack the whole family will love. High in fiber, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C. It's a win all around. 💪

Back-to-school will be here before you know it! 🏫

07/28/2026

Behind every great meal is an even greater team. 🙌 These two are just a glimpse of the incredible staff that makes DCPS Food & Nutrition Services run every single day, showing up with a smile and a full tray, ready to serve!

Looking forward to the students being back this fall!

07/23/2026

Good food doesn't belong in the trash! DCPS Share Tables let students swap unopened snacks and drinks so nothing goes to waste—and no student goes hungry. DC Food Project

07/21/2026

Blueberry season is HERE and we are not letting it pass by! 🫐

Pick some up at your local market this summer and try this easy snack at home: dip blueberries in yogurt, freeze on a baking sheet, and enjoy! Cool, sweet, and packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants. 🙌

When school is back in session, our students get to explore fresh fruits and veggies like these through our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program — stay tuned for more this fall!

07/16/2026

Did you know that at least 25% of the food ingredients used in DCPS school meals are locally grown or locally processed? 🌱

That means the fruits, vegetables, and ingredients on your student's tray are coming from right here in our region, grown in places like Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and right here in the District.

Serving local means fresher food, stronger communities, and a direct investment in the farmers and producers around us. We're proud to bring that commitment to every meal we serve.

07/14/2026

Apples aren't just delicious — they're packed with fiber to support healthy digestion and keep kids feeling full and focused! 🍎

That's exactly why fruits like these have a place on the school menu. When children start their day with a nutritious breakfast, they're better prepared to learn, focus, and thrive in the classroom. 🧠

Make sure your student is eating breakfast at school this fall, it makes all the difference!

07/10/2026

Shopping at Giant Food this summer? Round up your total at checkout and help feed DCPS kids. 🛒💛

July 10 – August 6, every round-up goes straight to Nourishing Our Youth — supporting backpack meals, clearing lunch debt, and school pantries across our district.

Grateful for this partnership, and grateful for a community that shows up for our kids.

07/09/2026

Have you ever tried a beet? 🩷 This summer we're spotlighting some of the fresh produce our students get to explore during the school year through our Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program — and beets are one of our favorites.

Sweet, earthy, and grown right in the ground — beets are a fun one to try at home while they're in peak season.

Try making beet hummus and let us know what you think! 👇

Address

1200 First Street NE 9th Floor
Washington D.C., DC
20002

Telephone

+12022992159

Website

http://www.dcps.dc.gov/food

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