Mission Statement

The mission of the Child Nutrition Program at Dale County Schools is to provide it's customers with access to food that is appealing and acceptable, prepared and served by compassionate and caring people and to manage our program in a nutritionally and financially accountable manner.

USDA Non-discrimination Statement: 

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communcation for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800)877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 

To file a progam complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at:  http://www.ascr.usds.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form.  To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866)632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1)     MAIL:  U.S. Department of Agriculture

                    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

                    1400 Independence Avenue, SW

                    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2)     FAX:  (202)690-7442; OR

(3)     EMAIL:  program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Free and Reduced Meal Applications:  We are pleased to announce that you can complete and submit your Free and Reduced Meal Application online  through the link in the "My School Bucks / Free & Reduced" on this page.  This process is much quicker than submitting a paper application.  However, meal applications will continue to be distributed at the beginning of each school year.  An application may be completed at any time during the school year.  Eligibility criteria is set by the United States Department of Agriculture.

My School Bucks:  Dale County Schools are excited to offer My School Bucks!  This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to add money to your student's meal account using a credit/debit card or electronic check.  A program fee may apply.  You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose, before you are charged.  You can also view recent purchases, check balance, and set-up low balance alerts for FREE!! 

Click the My School Bucks icon above to get started.



Free and Reduced Meal Applications:  Paper meal applications will continue to be distributed at the beginning of each school year.  An application may be completed at any time during the school year.  Eligibility criteria is set by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Online applications are a secure process to apply for free or reduced meals.     

Click the My School Apps icon above to get started.