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Food and Nutrition Services
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Alachua County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) provides students, faculty and staff with access to a variety of affordable and appetizing foods. We would like to encourage everyone to "Take a Fresh Look at School Meals" if you have not dined with us recently. Through the Community Eligibility Provision program, 32 schools qualify for FREE Meals. Scan the QR code to visit the FNS website to see if your school qualifies and to learn about all of the programs that we offer! The food service team takes pride in preparing fresh meals for our customers daily!
On Point Food Truck
The On Point Food Truck visits select high schools on a rotating basis. Customers have the opportunity to visit the food truck and create custom lunch entrees. Everyone loves all the options available from the food truck!
Customization Line
Middle and high schools have the option of daily customized meals and salads. The line is designed to increase customer choices for a complete, well-balanced meal. The menu choices can accommodate any special diet. We encourage you to come see what fresh options are available daily!
Farm to School
Our award winning Farm to School program allows our department to provide fresh produce from local farmers & school gardens as part of the daily meal at all schools.
Visit www.farm2schoolalachua.com for more information about this program and school gardens.
Chef Created Menus
Our innovative menus are developed by our District Chef & our Registered Dietitian. We offer a wide variety of menu choices to our customers to ensure participation. All meals follow the requirements of the USDA School Meal pattern guidelines. Grab & Go Bistro Boxes are also offered for students who prefer a quick meal option.
Catering Services
Alachua County Food & Nutrition Services Catering Department looks forward to the opportunity to help you with your school related catering and special event needs! We offer a wide variety of choices and all options are customizable to work with your budget. Scan the QR code to take a look at our catering brochure!
Meal Payment Information
FNS works with www.myschoolbucks.com for online prepayment options. Students and adults are encouraged to set up an account to purchase meals. You can check your account balance, view what has been purchased and get reminders when your account balance is low. You also have the option to send money or a check to school and give to the cafe manager.
Free and reduced price meals are provided to students who qualify. We encourage you to take advantage of our parent friendly on-line Family Meal Application for faster processing.
Contact us: 352.955.7539 Website: www.yourchoicefresh.com