Cherokee County School District’s School Nutrition Program is proud to serve as one of the largest “restaurants” in our community, providing nutritious, high-quality meals that help students learn, grow, and thrive.
- 8,000+ breakfasts served daily
- 21,000+ lunches served daily
- 40 school sites across the district
- 300+ trained nutrition professionals
💡 How Our Program is Funded
Our School Nutrition Program operates independently, meaning:
- ✅ No local tax dollars are used
- ✅ We function as a self-supporting business
- ✅ Every dollar goes directly back into feeding students
Where does funding come from?
- Federal Reimbursements (through USDA programs)
- Meal purchases from students and staff
- À la carte sales that help keep meal prices affordable for all families
Think of us as a community restaurant, where participation helps sustain and strengthen the program for everyone.
🏫 Programs We Participate In
We are proud to offer federally supported programs that ensure students have access to nutritious meals:
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- National School Breakfast Program (NSBP)
- After School Snack Program (at qualifying schools)
These programs help provide free, reduced-price, and paid meal options, making sure every child has access to healthy food.
✅ Quality & Safety You Can Trust
Parents can feel confident knowing our program meets the highest standards:
- Health inspection scores average 99+ district-wide
- All managers are ServSafe certified
- Strict compliance with HACCP and OSHA safety standards
We are committed to maintaining safe kitchens and high-quality meals every single day.
