Adult meals are not subsidized and are sold at a price that covers all costs. Applications are available from the School and Community Nutrition Services office at 485-7080. An application must be processed at the beginning of every school year for free or reduced-price service to continue. All purchased fruits are packed in light syrup. Tuna is packed in spring water.
Cold cuts made from turkey are regular menu items.
Purchased beef patties contain only six grams of fat per patty as compared to 12 grams of fat in a regular beef patty. JCPS students can choose from three entrees and five fruit and vegetable selections each day. Middle and High schools menus offer fresh, delivered pizza once a week. Some middle and high schools participate in a delivery program from local restaurants where products are offered once a week as a'la carte items. JCPS students can prepay for lunches by depositing cash or checks in their accounts in the cafeteria.