What is a Reimbursable Lunch?

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 ½ cup of fruit or vegetable before you click, tally, run their card or enter their student ID

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

Additionally, no syrup should be offered on the salad bar. All pancakes should be pre-syruped before serving to the student. Do not heat syrup Do not put syrup into soufflé cups

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. Milk Vegetable Fruit Grain

What must be offered with the vegetarian marinara (no beef)? 2 cheese sticks Do the students have to take the cheese sticks? No! However, they must be offered and available on the service line.

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?

Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch. Milk Vegetable Meat Alt

Is this a reimbursable lunch?

Yes, this is a reimbursable lunch. Grain Vegetable Meat Alt Meat Alt

Loaded Baked Potato Entrée Potato = vegetable!!! Cheese = 1 serving of meat alternative (#16 scoop) Chili = 1 serving of meat alternative (#16 scoop) Broccoli = vegetable Roll = 1 serving of grain High school students must have: Cheese + Chili OR 2 servings of cheese OR 2 servings of chili

Tips for Baked Potato Entree Bake potato, and slit lengthwise Add cheese and return to warmer If some students prefer no cheese, leave some potatoes plain Offer roasted broccoli as vegetable on your line for all meals (i.e. hot dog, chicken nuggets, etc) Only chili and roll left to add to cheesy baked potato on the line – helps with speed of service

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!

Remember this first example? This would be a good example of a reimbursable

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

Reminder! All student allergies and special diet requests/substitution forms need to be scanned and emailed to your program manager. Any time you are providing a substitution to a student because of an allergy, you must have a medical substitution form on file or your meal may not be considered reimbursable and may not be claimed in WebSMARTT or to ODE.

PBJ, Yogurt, String Cheese – Oh my! PBJ sandwich = 1 meat alt + 1 grain Yami yogurt = 1 meat alt String cheese = 1 meat alt Granola #16 scoop or ¼ cup = 1 grain #8 scoop or ½ cup = 2 grains

Combinations PBJ + string cheese = 2 meat alt + 1 grain PBJ + yogurt = 2 meat alt + 1 grain PBJ + string cheese + ¼ cup granola = 2 meat alt + 2 grains PBJ + yogurt + ¼ cup granola = 2 meat alt + 2 grains Yogurt + ¼ cup granola = 1 meat alt + 1 grain Yogurt + ½ cup granola = 1 meat alt + 2 grains 2 Yogurts + ½ cup granola = 2 meat alt + 2 grains

MLC Jaime has added a sign to help her students with choices and how they can individualize their meal.

Rose City Park – Access and Beverly Cleary The student’s view: notice how Amy has the granola is in the middle, so students can choose to take it with either PBJ or yogurt meals

Grout and King Good job using the menu signs to alert students of allergens! Grout and King teams help students make choices by pairing the most popular options together on the line, whether the students grab the foods themselves or if they are pre-plated.

Arleta The Arleta team offers pre-plated popular choices; set up is easy for student helpers to grab options with a shorter service line.

Woodmere

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

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

featuring locally sourced food daily Burrito/Nacho Bar featuring locally sourced food daily Sides and toppings Grain: Spanish rice Veggies: Shredded lettuce Sliced bell pepper and onion mix Corn Condiments: Sour Cream Salsa Fresh cilantro Freshly diced green onions Pick a grain: Flour Tortilla Corn Tortilla Chips Pick up to two proteins: Chicken Beef Refried Beans Shredded Cheese

¼ cup of beans + large handful of shredded lettuce Burrito/Nacho Bar If the student does not take a serving of beans and a hefty handful of shredded lettuce, they must take a fruit. ¼ cup of beans + large handful of shredded lettuce = ½ cup of vegetable

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

Reminder! All student allergies and special diet requests/substitution forms need to be scanned and emailed to your program manager. Any time you are providing a substitution to a student because of an allergy, you must have a medical substitution form on file or your meal may not be considered reimbursable and may not be claimed in WebSMARTT or to ODE.

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