Northwood-Kensett

School Meals

Nutrition Director Amy Hennigar 

ahennigar@nwood-kensett.k12.ia.us

2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR INFORMATION 

Northwood-Kensett Overview 

Understanding a Reimbursable Meal 

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The Northwood-Kensett Community School District participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. Through these programs, we offer a variety of nutritious and appealing breakfast and lunch entrees paired with choices of fruits, vegetables, and a variety of milk options. Breakfast participation is highly encouraged to help boost student focus and energy for the day. Our students are served within safe, clean, and pleasing dining environments. The Ms./Sr. High School also offers a daily salad bar from which a reimbursable meal can be created. (Many a la carte beverages and snacks are also available for additional purchase at the Ms./Sr. High School.)

First and foremost, meals are offered/provided to all students, and are served equitably to all students. Meals and snacks sold to students must comply with the federal 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act regulations, along with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans for designated age and grade groups. The Nutritional Services staff consider students, staff, parents, and members of the community our customers, and your participation and satisfaction is key to the success of the school district’s nutrition program. We welcome you to join us for breakfast and lunch!

MEAL SERVING SITES AND TIMES  

Meals are provided at the following sites and times:

Northwood-Kensett Elementary, 1201 First Ave. North, Northwood, Iowa

Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.

Lunch: 11;00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p m.

Northwood-Kensett MS/Sr. High School, 704 7th Street North, Northwood, Iowa

Breakfast: 7:50 a.m. - 8:20 a.m.Lunch: 10:57 a.m. - 11:46 a.m.-12:35 p.m.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through the USDA, ensures that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. This program is free to any child 18 years of age or younger at approved SFSP meal sites. Individuals interested in this program can find a participating site by clicking on the following link:

https://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

PUBLIC NOTICES 

Meal Charges Board Policy
 

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

All FNS nutrition assistance programs, State or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, DC 20250-9410; or

2. Fax:
   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

3. Email:
   program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Declaración de no discriminación del Departmamento de Agricultura (USDA)
 

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement
It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.6, 216.7, and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 6200 Park Ave Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321-1270; phone number 515-281-4121 or 1-800-457-4416; website: https://icrc.iowa.gov/.