Nutritious Meals Through the National School Lunch Program
At St. Peter Claver Catholic School, we are proud to participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This means that every student at our school is eligible to receive free lunch—no application required.
Our school remains committed to providing healthy, balanced meals each day to support student learning, health, and development.
What is the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?
The NSLP is a federally funded initiative that offers nutritious meals to students in both public and private schools. Through our participation in the Community Eligibility Provision, we are able to offer free lunch to all students—regardless of income.
These meals meet the high standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for calories, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy.
Is Lunch Required?
No. School lunch is optional.
Many families choose to send a lunch from home, and we fully support that choice. Whether your child eats a school-provided meal or brings one from home, our goal is to ensure they are well-nourished and ready to learn.
Allergies & Dietary Needs
If your child has a food allergy or dietary restriction, please visit the front office to request a Meal Modification Form. Once completed by your child’s physician, return it to the office so that we can keep it on file and take the necessary precautions in our food service.
Our Commitment Includes:
Free lunch for all enrolled students through CEP
Nutritious meals prepared and served daily
USDA-compliant menus and trained food service staff
Respect for family preferences and health needs
A welcoming, inclusive dining environment for every student
Why It Matters
Research shows that students who eat a healthy lunch are better able to focus, participate, and perform in school. Our participation in NSLP and CEP helps eliminate barriers and ensures every child has access to a nourishing meal during the school day.
Public Request for Proposal
St. Peter Claver is now accepting vendor quotes for upcoming school year 2025-2026. Vendor must meet the guidelines listed below:
a.Quotes will be requested from an adequate number of qualified sources.
b. Written specifications will be prepared and shared with potential vendors.
c. Potential vendors will be given an opportunity to provide a price quote on the same specifications.
d. The price quotes will be kept confidential before award.
e. Quotes will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible vendor with price being the primary consideration.
f. The NAME will be responsible for documentation of records to show selection of vendor, reasons for selection, names of all vendors contacted, price quotes from each vendor, and written specifications. If the NAME awards to a vendor that is not the lowest price quote which met the specifications, a written explanation must be documented as to why.
g. Bids will be awarded to a responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at Program Discrimination Complaint Form English, Program Discrimination Complaint Form Spanish and, Program Discrimination Complaint Form Haitian Creol, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
Nondiscrimination Statement - Spanish
Nondiscrimination Statement - Haitian Creole
If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request. Please call: 1-800-504-6609 or (850) 617-7400.
Si tiene dificultades para entender la lengua inglesa o presenta una discapacidad, puede solicitar asistencia lingüística y otros tipos de ayuda y servicios sin coste alguno. Llame al siguiente número de teléfono: 1-800-504-6609 o (850) 617-7400.
Si ou gen difikilte pou konprann anglè oswa ou gen yon andikap, asistans lengwistik gratis oswa lòt èd ak sèvis disponib sou demann. Tanpri rele: 1-800-504-6609 oswa (850) 617-7400.
