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RAIDER CAFE' FOOD SERVICE
Jessica Brown,
Director of Food Service
brownj@westruskisd.org

903-392-7850 ext. 1112

Nutrition Nuggets
Food and Fitness for a Healthy Child.

Smart Snacks in School

We are focused on the health of our school environment. Nutrition standard have been established for all snacks sold in school by any entity, including parent/student organizations, teachers, boosters, fund raisers, or the food and nutrition services department.  These standards for snack sales are in effect from any time before school through 1/2 hour after school, in accordance with the Healthy Hunger- Free Kids Act, the USDA

Non-compliant foods may be sold from 1/2 hour after school through the end of the day.  These standards carefully balance science-based nutrition guildelines with practical and flexible solutions to promote healthier eating on campus.

Nutrition Standards for Foods

Assistance available in English and Spanish.
Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help.

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 communication 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
program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.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: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Free Lunch/Breakfast for Pre-k-12

Community Eligibility Provision
Pre-k -12 Free Lunch
All Ala Carte Items will only be sold to students when they have a balance of money to purchase.

Nutrition Tip
Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Either cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapples or melons. Or, try whole fresh berries or grapes.
Reference: USDA. MyPlate.gov. Internet: http://www.myplate.gov/.