BISD Food & Nutrition Services
1900 Price Road, Brownsville, 78521 Office (956) 548-8450 Fax (956)-714-6045 The FNS department is self-supporting. Revenue sources include: · Federal reimbursement for all student meals served · USDA Commodities · State Matching Funds · A la carte Sales · Adult Meals The department operates under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered at the state level by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). As part of this agreement, we also operate under CEP Community eligibility Provision. Mission Satetment The Mission of BISD Food and Nutrition Service Department is to provide nutritious quality meals to students which will facilitate the improvement of academic achievement and instill life healthy eating habits |
About Food and Nutrition Service
The Food & Nutrition Service Department is the largest of the Operations Team providing services for students and faculty in the district. · Over 500 employees at 55 sites · Serving approximately: 43,000 student lunches 41,000 student breakfasts · Budget: 32.9 million. The FNS department is self-supporting. Revenue sources include: · Federal reimbursement for all student meals served · USDA Commodities · State Matching Funds · A la carte Sales · Adult Meals The department operates under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered at the state level by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). As part of this agreement, we also operate under CEP Community eligibility Provision. |
Under the terms of the agreements; the district agrees to serve meals that meet
specific requirements: · Meals must be provided to all children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability · Agree to accept and use USDA Commodities · Operate on a nonprofit basis · Meet Nutritional Requirements We look forward to serving your children every day. Please contact us at 956-548-8450 if you have questions about any of our services. |