Welcome to the Washington County Virginia Schools

Child Nutrition Program

WCPS SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES

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Meal Distribution

 Curbside Pick-up

Wednesday May 5, 2021

will also include meals for week of May 10-14

11:00 to 2:00pm- All School

Next Meal distribution will be on Wed. May 19th

Link for meal distribution curbside pick up menu

      P-EBT Update: 4/7/2021

P-EBT benefits will be issued to eligible households on the following schedule: WCPS are participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).  All enrolled students receive meals at no cost and are eligible for P-EBT Benefits.

         Benefit Period                                                     Issuance Date
October 2020 – November 2020                                 March 17, 2021
December 2020 – January 2021                                 TBD                   
February 2021                                                             End of March   
March 2021                                                                  End of April     
April 2021                                                                    End of May      
May 2021                                                                     End of June    
                                                                  

Benefits will be automatically loaded to the existing P-EBT or EBT card.  If it is the first time receiving benefits, a pre-loaded P-EBT card will be mailed to the current address in the student's school record or funds will be added to their SNAP or EBT card.

P-EBT INFORMATION LINKS

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) 

P-EBT Frequently asked questions 

Transferencia Electronica de Beneficios por la Pandemia (P-EBT)

Divisionde Programas de Beneficios Preguntas frecuentes acerca de la P-EBT

P-EBT Replacement Card Instructions

Call 1-866-281-2448, logon to https://www.connectebt.com/, or download the ConnectEBT app on a mobile device.  

P-EBT card accounts did not use the parent/guardian's Social Security Number (SSN) or the parent/guardian's date of birth (DOB). When P-EBT households use the automated system, (phone, website, or mobile app) to request a replacement card or access account information, they should use the following information at each step.

• "Enter P-EBT card number" - for replacement card, bypass by pressing "2" to use personal information.
• "Enter primary cardholder's SSN" - all PEBT cardholders must enter 000000000, not their own SSN.
• "Enter primary cardholders DOB" - all P-EBT cardholders should enter the oldest student's DOB, if there was more than one student's benefits on the card. It is the same student DOB that was used to PIN the card.
• "Enter PIN" - PEBT cardholders should enter the PIN of the card they are seeking to replace.

School Meals at No Charge for All Children

Effective immediately, Washington County Virginia Schools will be serving meals at no charge to children 18 and under. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved waivers for local school divisions and other federal meal program sponsors to implement the Summer Food Service Program to provide meals to children in the community free of charge through June 30, 2021. The waivers support access to nutritious meals while minimizing exposure to COVID-19.

Meals are available to all children including those learning in-person or virtually and regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

SFSP Media Release

Highlands Community Services Daycare Menu

 Should there be additional food needs or backpacks, please contact

Brenda Green – Child Nutrition Department

 (276) 739-3031/bgreen@wcs.k12.va.us

USDA LINK - BASICS FOR HANDLING FOOD SAFETY

• NO KID HUNGRY
• To find a food distribution site nearest you TEXT ''FOOD'' or "COMIDA" to 877-877             
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Feed/VA

With FeedVA, you can see exactly where our youth's food insecurities are the highest--and together we can make a difference.  There's power in sight. To help FeedVA start here.    http://www.feedva.org/

Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to Students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

 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, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, 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: How to File a Complaint, 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.