School Nutrition
News & Announcements
January 8, 2008 - The Office of School Nutrition Programs has issued a memorandum to Virginia public school nutrition program directors containing resources to identify and reduce trans fatty acids in foods purchased and sold by the school nutrition programs. See the memo and associated resource documents and links...
Nutrition is an important part of the education process; studies show that well-nourished students are better prepared to learn. VDOE is committed to helping school divisions make nutritious meals available to every school child in Virginia and to educating children to make healthful choices that will enhance their academic and physical performances and promote lifelong health.
In Virginia, communities depend on the school nutrition program to nourish students each and every school day. On average 681,505 lunches, 196,987 breakfasts and 7,240 afterschool snacks are served to Virginia students each day.
a school nutrition director or administrator, please explore the information to the right and check the quick links below.
Quick links: SSWS login page/SNPWeb (password required), Regulations, Statistics, Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard, Local School Nutrition Program Contacts
a parent, please contact your local school nutrition specialist for specific program information, or explore the links to the right for general program information.
Quicklinks: FAQs, Links and Resources, Local School Nutrition Program Contacts
a member of the media, please refer to the Section Resources for the most recent statistics.
Quicklinks: FAQs, Statistics, Local School Nutrition Program Contacts
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How VDOE helps
The VDOE provides leadership and assistance to all local education authorities in developing effective and comprehensive nutrition services that result in children making educated, healthful choices. The School Nutrition Program's goals are to ensure the nutritional integrity, financial integrity and accountability of all school nutrition programs and to enhance the nutrition education of all students.
Schools are encouraged to provide a healthy environment through nutritious meals, healthy snacks and opportunities for physical education and nutrition education.
Mission-critical contact information
- School Nutrition Programs
Virginia Department of Education
P.O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218-2120
Phone: (804) 225-2074 or (804) 225-2082
Fax: (804) 786-3117 - Program Regional Areas (with maps)
- Local School Nutrition Program Contacts
You may also be interested in ...
- VDOE's Instruction – Health and Physical Education Section
- The Governor's Nutrition and Physical Activity Scorecard
- Healthy Virginians - Students page
- Dr. Cannaday speaks about the Healthy Virginians Initiative (Microsoft Media Player video - 2:46 min.)
- Information on USDA school nutrition programs for private schools
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of USDA administers the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program and Summer Food Service Program for private schools in Virginia (see information below). Visit the USDA site for more information.
- Information on Child and Adult Care Food Program
The Mid-Atlantic Regional Office of USDA administers the Child and Adult Care Food Program program in Virginia (see information below). Visit the USDA site for more information.Regional Office Administered Programs for Virginia
Section Chief, Child and Adult Care Food Program
Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, USDA, FNS, SNP
Mercer Corporate Park
300 Corporate Boulevard
Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1598
Phone: (609) 259-5140 or (609) 259-5072
Fax: (609) 259-5128
Regional Office Administered Programs for Virginia
Section Chief, School Programs and Summer Food Service
Mid-Atlantic Regional Office, USDA, FNS, SNP
Mercer Corporate Park
300 Corporate Boulevard
Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1598
Phone: (609) 259-5138 or (609) 259-5155
Fax: (609) 259-5128