​​​​​Meal Pattern

​Lunch Meal Pattern
Breakfast and Lunch Meal Patterns for 3-, 4-, 6-, and 7- day Weeks
Certification Worksheet​

Recordkeeping

Food Production Record for Breakfast & Lunch (DE121) REV Nov2019
Instructions for Food Production Records REV Nov2019
Number of Lunches Served Daily (DE 0118) Instructions
Number of Lunches Served Daily (DE 0118)​
Production Record for Non-Reimbursable Foods Instructions​ (DE120)
Production Record for Non-Reimbursable Foods (DE120)​

Accommodating Disabilities in the School Meal Program

Sample Medical Statement to Request Accommodations for Disabilities in the School Meal Programs
Sample Medical Statement to Request Accommodations for Disabilities in the School Meal Programs – Spanish
Requirements for Accommodating Special Diets Checklist
Special Dietary Needs Flow Chart​
2017 Edition of Accommodating Children with Disabilities in the School Meals Program ​

Healthy Meal Pattern Guidance and Resources

For additional guidance refer to USDA Memos located h​ere​​. Previous year memos are in the side column and listed by year. You can use the search feature in the spreadsheet to search by topic. ​
Flavor Chart Seasonings Table​
Food Buying Guide​
Menu Planner for School Meals​​
Offer vs Serve Guidance for the NSLP & SBP Beginning SY2015-1​6
Whole Grain Rich ​​Resource

Meal Pattern Promotions

These are provided as a courtesy. You are REQUIRED to have signage, but you do not have to use these.

Lunch OVS Components Signage FRONT 8.5 x 11 
Lunch Serving Line Component Tray BACK 8.5×11