Food Services
The Jefferson Parish Schools Food Services Department is responsible for preparing and serving meals offered to students and staff throughout the district. Breakfast and lunch are offered in all schools. Students are offered a variety of healthy meals daily. Menus are planned following United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines with an emphasis on the use of whole grains, fruits and vegetables.
MONTHLY MENUS
- Pre-K
- Elementary (K-5; K-8)
- Middle (6-8)
- High (9-12)
Please note that menu changes may occur at individual schools. The menus on the district website may not reflect these changes. If you have any questions regarding your school's menu, please reach out to your school's cafeteria manager.
Specific menu nutrition information can be found on the interactive Menu Nutritional Guide
SPECIAL DIETS
Special dietary accommodations are available for students with a Medical Statement to Request School Meal Modifications Form on file at the school.
Medical Statement to Request School Meal Modifications Form
The form should be submitted to the school. Please note parents will need to provide any necessary meals for students until the form is processed by the district’s Registered Dietitian, and acceptable food substitutions are available at the school.
CEP ANNOUNCEMENT SY2024-2025
All enrolled students of the school sites named below are eligible to receive a reimbursable breakfast and lunch meal at no charge each day of the 2024-2025 school year. No further action is required of families, and students will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application.
JP Schools will be continuing a district-wide option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for School Year 2024-2025. The following schools are included; Adams, Airline Park, Alexander, Audubon, Benson, Birney, Bissonet, Bonnabel, Boudreaux, Bridgedale, Bunche, Chateau, Cherbonnier, Clancy, Collins, George Cox, Douglass Community, East Jefferson, Ehret, Ellender, Ellis, Estelle, Emmett Gilbert, Fisher, Grand Isle, Green Park, Greenlawn, Gretna Academy, Harahan, Hart, Haynes, Hazel Park, Hearst, Higgins, Isaac Joseph, Janet, Jefferson, JCFA, Johnson Gretna Park, Keller, Kerner, Laureate, Lincoln, Livaudais, Marrero Middle, Matas, McDonogh #26, Meisler, Metairie Acdemy, Moscona, Patrick Taylor, Pittman, Ray St. Pierre, Riverdale, Riviere, Ruppel Academie Francaise, Schneckenburger, Strehle Community, T.H. Harris, Terrytown, Thomas Jefferson, Truman, West Jefferson, Woodland West, Woodmere, Woods, and Worley.
PAYMENT FOR ADULT/SECOND STUDENTS MEALS/INDIVIDUAL FOOD ITEMS
Meals will remain available for adults and second student meals at cost. Breakfast is $3.50 and lunch is $5.00. Individual food items are also available for sale such as milk, fruit, vegetables, etc.
To add funds electronically for adult meals, second student meals, or extra food items, please visit www.mypaymentsplus.com. The website also allows you to see purchases and monitor account balances. Cafeteria payments cannot be made using School Cash Online. If you are a district employee, you will need to have an account setup in Horizon OneSource prior to being able to add funds. Please contact your school cafeteria manager to set up an account.
Food Services
4600 River Road
Marrero, LA 70072
504-349-8601
Fax 504-349-7691