What is a Reimbursable Lunch?

What food groups must be offered daily for a reimbursable Lunch? Meat/Meat Alternate : 1-2 ounce (Grades K-8) 2 ounce (Grades 9-12) Meat alternate: non-meat items that contain protein example: yogurt, peanut butter, cheese 2. Grain: 1 serving = 1 slice of bread, ½ cup pasta or rice, 1 roll Vegetables: ¾ cup (Grades K-8) 1 cup (Grades 9-12) 4. Fruit: ½ cup (Grades K-8) and 1 cup (Grades 9-12) Milk: ½ pint (8 fluid ounces) The correct portion size must be offered! Food purchased must meet minimum requirements. Ck Produced items, sandwiches etc. It is important for sandwiches to meet the meat requirements. Age groups have different meat requirements. We have option to serve less protein on some days.

REIMBURSABLE LUNCH WHICH CONTAINS THE 5 DIFFERENT FOOD GROUPS. Milk Fruit Meat & Grain Note: Many of our entrees contain 2 food groups (meat & grain) Vegetable

What is a reimbursable lunch using Offer vs. Serve (3 out of 5 rule)? Students must select full portions of at least 3 of the 5 food group items offered. Students may decline food items. Adults must allow students to make their own choices without pressure to select certain foods. Students must take 1 serving of either a fruit or a vegetable in order for the meal to qualify as reimbursable.

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

No, this is not a reimbursable lunch. Although this lunch contains 3 food items, it is not a reimbursable lunch because it does not contain 1 serving of a fruit or vegetable. Grain Meat Milk

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch. This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Milk Fruit Vegetable

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch. Meat/Meat Alternate Grain This lunch contains 3 food group items, including a serving of vegetables, therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Vegetable

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

No, this is not a reimbursable lunch. Grain Meat Alternate 1 ounce serving Milk This lunch does not contain a serving of fruit or vegetables and therefore is not a reimbursable lunch.

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

No, this is NOT a reimbursable lunch. This lunch only contains 2 food groups, therefore it is NOT a reimbursable lunch. Milk Fruit

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch. Grain This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Fruit Meat/ Meat alternate

A student who is eligible for free lunch brought her lunch from home A student who is eligible for free lunch brought her lunch from home. Can she have a Free milk?

No, this is not a reimbursable lunch. A student who is eligible for Free or Reduced price meals or at a CEP school, must take 3 out of the 5 food group components in order to get free milk. Pay for milk or go to no thank you table. **Options: Child can pay for the milk Take a milk from the “No Thank You” table. Child can take a fruit, vegetable and a milk to complement their lunch from home. This option is a reimbursable meal!

The following slides refer to the High School Burrito Bar. This menu option is only available to students in grades 9-12.

HIGH SCHOOL BURRITO BAR Is this a Reimbursable Lunch 2 #16 scoops of black beans

Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch? Fruit This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Vegetable (2 #16 scoops of beans) Grain

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 2 #16 scoops of cheese 1 #16 scoop of beans

YES, this is a reimbursable lunch Milk This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Meat/Meat Alternate (2 #16 scoops) Add lettuce- beans are 1 #16 scoop. Vegetable #16 scoop of beans and ½ cup of lettuce Grain

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 1 #16 scoop of cheese All #16 scoops and handful lettuce.

NO, this is not a reimbursable lunch Vegetable (1) #16 scoop of beans and a handful of lettuce This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), but there is only 1 ounce of meat/meat alternate Grain Meat/Meat Alternate – only 1 ounce Refried and Black BEANS can be a Vegetable or a Meat Alternative- NOT BOTH!

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 1 #16 scoop of taco meat 1 #16 scoop of cheese

NO, this is not reimbursable lunch Vegetable Increase lettuce to a “hefty handful” for 1 cup serving, or add at least ½ cup of fruit Milk Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces) Grain

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 1 #16 scoop of taco meat 1 #16 scoop of cheese

YES, this is a reimbursable lunch Fruit This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces) Grain

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 1 #16 scoop of taco meat 1 #16 scoop of cheese

NO, this is not a reimbursable lunch? Milk Although this meal has 3 food groups, the student would need to add a fruit or vegetable Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces) Grain

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 2 #16 scoops of cheese 1 #16 scoop of beans

YES, this is a reimbursable lunch Fruit This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Meat Alternate (2 #16 scoops) Grain Vegetable Beans are #16 scoop and lettuce is a “hefty handful”, approximately ½ cup (credits as ¼ cup). Beans are considered a vegetable

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 1 #16 scoop of cheese 2 #16 scoops of beans 1 #16 scoop of taco meat

YES, this is a reimbursable lunch? Grain This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Vegetable Make sure there are 2 -#16 scoops of beans Beans are considered a vegetable 2 - #16 scoops of beans needed to make it a yes. Meat/Meat Alternate (2 ounces)

Is this a reimbursable lunch? 1 #16 scoop of cheese 2 #16 scoops of beans

YES, this is a reimbursable lunch Milk This lunch contains 3 food group servings (at least one being a fruit or vegetable), therefore it is a reimbursable lunch. Vegetable Grain

Reimbursable meal quick check Is there a FRUIT or VEGETABLE on the tray? Yes Are there 3 of the 5 components on the tray in proper portion sizes? Congratulations! This is a reimbursable lunch! No Add correct portion size of missing component (Milk, Meat/Meat Alternate, Grain, Fruit, Vegetable) Add a FRUIT or VEGETABLE

If you have any questions, please contact your Program Manager. Thank you!