National School Lunch Program
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunch to eligible children each school day. Federal nutrition standards also ensure these meals are within age-appropriate calorie levels and limit both unhealthy fats and sodium. NSLP provides reimbursement to states to operate nonprofit lunch programs in schools and residential childcare institutions.
Balanced nutrition throughout the day contributes to student success in and out of the classroom. NSLP plays an important role in supporting obesity prevention and overall student health by improving children’s diets and combating food insecurity.
There are approximately 940 sites that participate in Nebraska’s NSLP.
Frequently Used Materials
- At lunch, Offer versus Serve is required for high schools, and optional but strongly encouraged for elementary and middle schools.
- Schools participating in Offer versus Serve must…
- Offer students all five required meal components (fruits, vegetables, grains, meats/meat alternates, and fluid milk).
- Students must select at least three meal components, including ½ cup of fruits and/or vegetables.
- Lunch Production Record (PDF | Word)
- Multi-Day Food Bar Production Record (PDF | Word)
- RCCI Multi-Day Food Bar Production Record (PDF | Word)
- Multi-Day Milk Production Record (PDF | Word)
- Delivery Ticket for Meal Service (PDF | Word)
Visit Meal Pattern and Production Records for additional information.
Go To
SNP Homepage
School Breakfast Program
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Afterschool Snack Program
Special Milk Program
Questions? Email nde.nsweb@nebraska.gov