LOWNDES CO – Lowndes County Schools announces that meals will be at no cost this school year for all students.

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Lowndes County Schools is excited to announce that all students will receive meals at no cost this school year through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP).

Student nutrition is a top priority in the system as the impact goes far beyond the lunch period. 

“Lowndes County Schools recognizes the importance of nourishment for both the body and mind,” says Superintendent Sandra Wilcher. “Providing free meals to all students ensures they can focus on learning and growth without hunger as a distraction. It is our goal to provide a place where every child’s potential can flourish while we work to overcome any obstacle that may stand in the way.”

65% of students system-wide eat school lunch daily. Each school’s cafeteria works hard to produce delicious and nutritious meals. 

Lowndes County Schools Nutrition is intentional when putting together meals and ensures that the food they serve is of the best quality. The system’s food service is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

“We adhere to USDA guidelines when planning our menus,” says Donna Hendley, School Nutrition Director. “The food is high quality, and twenty percent of each plate has Georgia-grown food.”

The benefits of CEP range far beyond healthy meals and affordability for families. Participating eliminates the need for meal applications, which in turn reduces LCS administrative and printing costs. Families also benefit from the elimination of completing and submitting meal applications.

Lowndes County Schools is proud to support the whole child and looks forward to delivering the same great meals at no cost to families.