School Nutrition Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA) provides funding to support the School Nutrition Programs, and the Nebraska Department of Education administers the programs for schools and organizations in Nebraska.
School Nutrition Programs’ missions are to help ensure that children have access to nutritious meals and snacks in schools.
- Approximately 277,000 Nebraska students receive meals annually
- Approximately 51,650,000 meals are served annually through the Nebraska School Nutrition Programs

Are you a new Food Service Director or Bookkeeper?
Complete the School Nutrition Program Intro Guide to learn how to operate your School Nutrition Program. This Intro Guide will prepare you for the required one-on-one training with one of our Program Specialists. Go to NDE’s Canvas page and follow these instructions on how to enroll.
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National School Lunch Program
School Breakfast Program
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Afterschool Snack Program
Special Milk Program
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Questions? Email nde.nsweb@nebraska.gov
