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Mission & Vision

School Nutrition

BCS has a goal to improve the nutritional quality of each child’s diet. Our 45 schools provide an opportunity for optimal learning and good health by providing high quality food, excellent service and good nutrition at a reasonable cost. The School Nutrition Department works closely with teachers and parents to foster healthy eating habits among our youth. We understand the importance of children developing a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

Mission Statement:

"To inspire and nurture the health and well-being of every student through nutritious, delicious, and balanced meals. As the School Nutrition Team, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive dining experience that fuels academic success and lifelong healthy habits. Our mission is to educate, engage, and empower our school community to make informed dietary choices, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive both in and out of the classroom."

Purpose:

"Our purpose is to provide high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health, well-being, and academic success of our students. We strive to create a positive and welcoming dining environment, promote nutritional education, and ensure every student has access to the food they need to thrive. By fostering a culture of health and wellness, we aim to make a lasting impact on our school community."

Customer Service Statement:

"We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service by listening to the needs and preferences of our students, staff, and families. Our team is dedicated to providing friendly, responsive, and respectful service, ensuring a positive dining experience for everyone. We value feedback and continuously seek to improve our offerings to better serve our school community."


Lisa C. Payne, CAPP,  School Nutrition Director, and the BCS School Nutrition Team 

This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider

Buncombe County Schools Nutrition

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:

  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.