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The mission of the IPS Foodservice Department is to provide students with nutritious meals they will enjoy at the lowest possible cost to students, parents & taxpayers.

IPS participates in several USDA Child Nutrition Programs, including: National School Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, Child & Adult Care Food Program, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, and the After School Snack Program. In addition, IPS serves meals during all school breaks through the USDA’s Seamless Summer Meals program.

Breakfast and lunch are served each school day at no charge to all IPS students under the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). CEP pertains only to meals and does not extend to textbook assistance and other educational benefits. All IPS students must pay textbook rental fees, unless you have been notified in writing that your child has been approved for textbook assistance for the current school year. Applications must be submitted each school year.

Menus with Nutrition/Allergen Information

All enrolled students of IPS are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast (available a minimum of 15 minutes prior to school start time) and lunch at school, at no charge, each day. Second meals and adult meals (teachers, parents, visitors) can be purchased for a low cost – Breakfast: $2.50/ meal, Lunch: $4.00/ meal. A la carte sales are also available; please see cafeteria for pricing. We provide many ways our students can select healthy meals. Please contact FoodService for access to nutrition information, carbohydrate counts, food-allergen information, and/ or answers to questions about modified meals at 317.226.4772.

All Menu Schedules

  • 2020 Spring Break Meal Locations
    • Meals will be distributed between Monday–Friday from the following school locations through April 3:
    • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
      • Carl Wilde School 79, 5002 W. 34th St. (Meals will be served from the parking lot off of Auburn Road.)
      • George Washington High School, 2215 W. Washington St.
      • Eleanor Skillen School 34, 1410 Wade St.
      • Brookside School 54, 3150 E. 10th St. (Meals will be served from the school parking lot off of North Dearborn Street.)
      • Arlington Woods School 99, 5801 30th St.
      • James Whitcomb Riley School 43, 150 W. 40th St.
      • Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105, 8620 Montery Road
    • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
      • Northwest Middle School, 5525 W. 34th St.
      • Matchbook Learning @ Wendell Phillips School 63, 1163 Belmont Ave.
      • Urban Act Academy @ Washington Irving 14, 1250 E. Market St.
      • Thomas Gregg Neighborhood School, 2302 E. Michigan St.
      • George S. Buck School 94, 2701 Devon Ave.
      • Phalen Leadership Academy @ Francis Scott Key 103, 3920 Baker Drive
      • Louis B. Russell Jr. School 48, 3445 Central Ave.
    • The IPS food bus, the Bus Stop Cafe, will offer meal service at the following apartment complexes Monday–Friday through April 3:
      • Blackburn Terrace, 3091 Baltimore Ave., from 11–11:30 a.m.
      • Laurelwood Apartments, 3340 Teakwood Drive, from 12:30–1 p.m.
  • Printable Breakfast and Lunch Menu B
    • This menu is offered to elementary schools.
  • Printable Breakfast and Lunch Menu C
    • This menu is offered to students attending McFarland, Harshman, Longfellow, Arlington, Northwest & The Newcomers Program.
  • Printable Breakfast and Lunch Menu D
    • This menu is offered to students attending Simon Youth Academy.
  • Printable Breakfast and Lunch Menu High School Week 1
    • This menu is offered students attending Graduation Academy, Arsenal Tech, Crispus Attucks, Shortridge & George Washington High Schools.
    • This menu is served the Weeks of: 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/16, 9/30, 10/28, 11/11, 11/25, 12/9, 1/6, 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/2, 3/16, 4/13, 4/27, 5/11, 5/25
  • Printable Breakfast and Lunch Menu High School Week 2
    • This menu is offered students attending Graduation Academy, Arsenal Tech, Crispus Attucks, Shortridge & George Washington High Schools.
    • This menu is served the Weeks of: 8/12, 8/19, 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4, 5/18, 6/1
  • Printable SUPER SNACK Menu
    • This menu is offered at locations with an approved after school program.

USDA Programs

  • National School Breakfast Program
  • National School Lunch Program
  • Child & Adult Care Food Program
  • Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program
  • After School Snack Program

Department Initiatives

  • Food Recovery Program
  • The Vegetable Bar
  • The Bus Stop Cafe
  • Local Food Sourcing

Informational References

Modified meals may be requested for students with food allergies, intolerance, or other medically-necessary dietary needs such as texture modifications related to swallowing or chewing difficulties.

In order to best serve our students with specialized dietary needs, an Annual Modified Meal Request Form must be completed each school year. The completed Annual Modified Meal Request form will not be carried over from year to year. The parent or guardian is required to submit a new form signed by the student’s physician or medical authority. Recognized medical authorities include physicians, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners. Completed forms should be faxed to 317.226.4677 and will be processed in the order in which they are received. Once processed, the IPS Foodservice Dietitian will contact the parent or guardian with the details of the student’s accommodations, as well as the date those accommodations will begin.

Modified meals cannot be provided to accommodate religious preferences, personal diet modifications or food dislikes; however, our menu variety allows students to select items that meet their dietary preferences. Parents or guardians are encouraged to plan ahead with their students using the IPS Foodservice menus. Additional questions can be directed to an IPS Foodservice Registered Dietitian by calling 317.226.4772.

Modified Meal Request Form and Instructions

The Board of School Commissioners of the Indianapolis Public Schools supports the health and well-being of the school corporation’s students by promoting nutrition and physical activity at all grade levels.

In accordance with federal law, it is the policy of the Board to provide students access to healthy foods and beverages; provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate physical activity; and require that all meals served by the school corporation meet or exceed the federal nutritional guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A Coordinated School Health Advisory Council will be formed and maintained to oversee these activities.

Nondiscrimination 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 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.