Nutrition Services

Alison Jordan

Director of Nutrition Services

Contact

Nutrition Services

21 Elston Road
Lafayette, IN 47909

765-269-8400

Angel Fund

At Tippecanoe School Corporation, no child is denied a meal. If a student’s meal account has a negative balance, they will still receive a nutritious, USDA-compliant reimbursable meal, and the cost will be charged to their account.

The TSC Angel Fund accepts donations to help pay off negative meal account balances and support student meal needs. Your donation can make a direct difference for families in our school community.

You can donate to any of our schools or contribute to the districtwide effort.

Thank you for helping ensure our students are fed, cared for, and ready to learn.

Please complete the interest form, and a district representative will contact you directly.

Non Discrimination Statement

Welcome to TSC Nutrition Services

Our mission is to promote good nutrition by providing students with quality, well-balanced meals in an inviting and clean environment. We strive to offer a variety of healthy choices that meet the nutritional needs of our students.

Our meals, foods and beverages meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines and the nutritional requirements of the National School Lunch Program.

We are committed to providing students with nutritious, affordable choices that support their health and success at school.

Apply for Free/Reduced Meals

Online Pre-Payment with My School Bucks

What Makes a Meal

Offer Versus Serve (OVS) at Lunch

Notification Letter for Households

Our school nutrition department participates in the National School Lunch Program, and implements Offer versus Serve. Offer versus Serve allows students to decline some of the food offered as part of a complete meal. The goals of Offer versus Serve are to reduce food waste in the school nutrition programs and to allow students more customization of the meal they select. For general OVS guidelines, please read the Understanding the Lunch Line section below.

Understanding the Lunch Line

All schools are required by USDA guidelines to have adequate signage posted in the cafeteria and on the serving line to help explain how students can create a complete meal. The friendly staff at your child’s school are happy to help as well.

At lunch, all students have the opportunity to choose from menu items that fall within five important food groups, including milk, protein, fruits, vegetables, and grains. While the most nutritious lunch contains all of the offered items, we understand that sometimes our students do not like some of the items we serve. To make our customers happy, we like to give them the option to decline items they do not want to eat.

Out of the five food groups your student is offered, they must choose at least three food groups to make a complete meal. One of the selections must be at least ½ cup of fruit or vegetable. Students who do not create a complete meal will be charged a la carte pricing for the items selected.

Example Menu for Lunch*

Chicken Soft Taco
1/2 cup Black Beans
1/2 cup Fiesta Corn
1/2 cup Strawberries
1/2 cup Diced Peaches
8 oz of Milk

With Offer Versus Serve at lunch, your student could choose:

Chicken Soft Taco and Fiesta Corn (Protein + Grain + Vegetable = 3 food groups)
Chicken Soft Taco, Strawberries, and Milk (Protein + Grain + Fruit + Milk = 4 food groups)
Black Beans, Fiesta Corn, Strawberries, Milk (Vegetable + Vegetable + Fruit + Milk = 3 food groups)

Even though the school participates in Offer versus Serve, students are not required to decline items, in fact they’re encouraged to take all five food groups, but the choice is up to them! If your student comes home and says they did not get enough to eat at lunch, ask if they are taking all of the food group offerings. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Kara Booth if you have any questions about the offered menu.

*Keep in mind that some cafeterias offer multiple options within each food group. Students may take one serving of each option offered, but they may not take more than one serving of the same item. Sitting down with children to review the menu ahead of time will help ensure they are prepared as they come to the cafeteria for lunch.

Wellness Policy

Tippecanoe School Corporation has developed a wellness policy that is focused on improving the health of students.

The policy was developed by the health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, administrators, and the district nurse. If you would like to participate, please contact us.