Nutrition Services

The Gilbert Public Schools Nutrition Services team is dedicated to providing our students with a healthy school breakfast and lunch experience. USDA nutrition standards are strictly followed, however students are consulted in taste tests to determine which flavors and brands of compliant foods that they like the best. The menu is constantly evolving to meet student nutrition needs and preferences.

The school nutrition team employs a Registered Dietitian and certified School Nutrition Specialists who follow county health code regulations, USDA meal patterns, and all district safety protocols. Students with food allergies or certain health conditions that require a special food plan, may fill out the Dietary Needs form so that they will be offered alternate foods that are safe for them to consume.

All meals are provided in the "Offer versus Serve" model which allows students to choose their meal components which reduces food waste. Each school day students are offered whole grains, lean proteins, fresh fruits and vegetables, 100% fruit juice, and milk options.

Free and reduced-price meals are available to students who qualify

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Please fill out a Meal Application to apply for free and reduced-price meals. A new application is required each school year. Applications open each year around July 1st. All households are encouraged to please fill out a meal application to help the schools receive federal program funding. 

Civil Rights Requirement: Notification of Free Language Services

Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.

This institution is an equal opportunity providers

File a meal program complaint of civil rights discrimination