The School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch
The School and Community Nutrition Programs Branch administer seven federal food and nutrition programs in Maryland. The Branch works with the state’s 24 public school systems, nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions, child and adult day care centers, family child care homes, and other organizations across the state. Program sponsors received $167 million in federal dollars and USDA donated foods in 2006 for providing meals that met federal nutrition requirements. The branch conducts nutrition education and training as well.
Programs include: Child and Adult Care Food Program, Food Distribution Program, National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. All programs are administered on a federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Our Vision: To maximize the nutritional well-being of children and adults in Maryland.
Our Mission: Provide leadership for food and nutrition programs in Maryland and ensure programs meet or exceed federal standards.
Summary of Operations FY 2006
Staff Directory
Directions to MSDE
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, State law, and the Maryland State Department of Education policy, discrimination is prohibited on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.