Child Nutrition

Students are offered five menu items daily for lunch.  Of the five items offered each student must select three items.  Due to USDA regulations, all students in Pre-K-12 must select a 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetable for lunch in addition to or as one of the three items. USDA has implemented these changes to encourage students to eat more fruits and vegetables. The USDA has lowered their requirements for total calories, sodium and saturated fat for all menus.

Elementary menus offer multiple breakfast choices daily and one lunch choice daily.  High Schools menus also offer multiple breakfast choices daily and a choice of main entree, entree salad or sandwich for lunch. Some of our students will get to taste test new products this school year that could be featured on our menus for next school year. Our menus consist of nutritionally balanced choices that include a variety of fruit, vegetables, low-fat milk, whole grains and meat or meat alternate.  

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The Tangipahoa Parish School System is pleased to announce the continuation of the USDA Child Nutrition Nationwide Waiver for the 2021-2022 school year. This program will allow all students to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch every school day free of charge. Students will still be required to pay for second meals and/or extra sales items, as they are not included in the program. No fees are required to participate in this program. Meals will be provided to virtual students. Please check the district website for additional updates. Parents/guardians will no longer be required to complete an application for meal benefits for their child or children. The only requirement to participate in this program is for the child/children to be enrolled in one of the Tangipahoa Parish public schools listed below. 

As always, we are looking forward to providing nutritious and delicious meals for all students this school year. We are confident that this program will have a positive impact on our students and parents! If you have any questions, please contact Kendra Reed, Director of Child Nutrition, via telephone (985-748-2480) or email (Kendra.reed@tangischools.org).

USDA Child Nutrition Nationwide Waiver for the 2021-2022 School Year

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• School Wellness Policy
• Non-Discrimination Statement 
• Non-Discrimination Statement Spanish 

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Choose Your Plate!  
Filling up your plate with the correct amounts of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, whole grains and dairy will make your plate a healthy one. Remember these tips when selecting what to put on your plate:

• Make smart choices. 1/2 of your plate should contain fruits and vegetables.  1/4 of your plate should be whole grains and 1/4 should be lean meats.
• Don't forget the dairy. Milk and yogurt have calcium, Vitamin D, folate and other nutrients to help keep your bones and mind strong. Select low or non-fat dairy products to reduce the fat in your diet.
• Choose lean proteins. White meat chicken, turkey, fish, seafood, and beans are all great lean protein choices.  Proteins that have been baked, boiled or broiled are great choices for your plate.  Eating  proteins that are fried, breaded or covered in creamy sauces will add calories and fat to your diet.

For additional information, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov.

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Welcome to Tangipahoa Parish Child Nutrition Department's Wellness Corner! Here you will find information on how to keep you and your child's plate healthy, updates on changes to your child's breakfast and lunch plates, monthly newsletters and the student's feedback on how the department is doing. 

Pennington Biomedical Center Smart Snack List

Smart Snacks Calculator

Louisiana Guide to Smart Snacks

How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label - eliminate confusion

Food Allergies - reducing the risk

Healthy Snack Ideas

Reducing Salt in Your Diet

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Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program 

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
Child Nutrition Program
59656 PULESTON ROAD  |  AMITE, LA 70422
985 - 748 - 2480

 

Kendra Reed 
Director of Child Nutrition
kendra.reed@tangischools.org
985-748-2480

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Rebekah Mcallister
Wellness Coordinator/Dietitian
rebekah.mcallister@tangischools.org
985-748-2531

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Jodi Bordelon
Operations & Technical Coordinator
(Hammond, Ponchatoula, Tickfaw)
jodi.bordelon@tangischools.org
985-748-2482

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Tabitha Giles
North Area Coordinator
(Independence, Loranger, Amite, Roseland, Kentwood, Sumner, Chesbrough, and Spring Creek)
tabitha.giles@tangischools.org 
985-748-2483

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Dominique Rogers
Office Assistant
dominique.rogers@tangischools.org
985-748-2480

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Katie Easley
Office Assistant
katie.easley@tangischools.org
985-748-2488

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Robin Joiner
Account Specialist
robin.joiner@tangischools.org
985-748-2483