School Nutrition Programs

School Nutrition Programs Organization:  The School Nutrition Programs unit administers school-based child nutrition programs throughout Montana on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of Public Instruction's Health Enhancement and Safety Division.
 
School Nutrition Programs include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Afterschool Snack Program, Special Milk Program, Summer Food Service Program, Food Distribution Program, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable "Snack" Program, and Cooperative Food Purchase Program.  School Nutrition Programs contracts with Montana State University to manage the School Nutrition Assistance Program and Montana Team Nutrition Program.  The Montana Team Nutrition Program is funded by the USDA Team Nutrition Training grants.

Mission: To ensure schools provide nutritious meals and promote healthy lifestyles through collaborative education and training, and administration of the USDA School Nutrition Programs

Nondiscrimination Statement: In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.  20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.