Child Nutrition Program
About Us
Vanguard Academy Child Nutrition Program is blessed to serve our community for the 2024-2025 school year.
Meals, food and beverages sold or served in schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA dietary guidance. All meals reimbursesable provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
The reimbursement of meals are federal funds that indicate that meals are served in school. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.
Vanguard Academy Child Nutrition Program follows Texas Department ofAgriculture(TDA).
Vanguard Academy celebrates the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and the Child & Adult Care Food Program of Texas Public schools.
TDA provides marketing projects and procurement assistance to promote nutritious eating habits, conducting on-site and off-site compliance monitoring, and coordinating training through the Region One Education Service Center.
Child Nutrition Vision & Mission
Providing nutritional meals that lead to academic success
By providing healthy food options students have a stronger immune system and avoid illness.
A good nutrition provides a positive and direct impact on your child's ability to do well in school.
When your child's nutritional needs are met, they have more cognitive energy to learn and achieve their goals.
Your child is able to prepare and adapt to their surroudings and take advantage of learning opportunities.
Nutrition and FitnessThe winning recipe for a healthy lifestyle includes a combination of both good nutrition and physical activity. At Vanguard Academy our vision is to provide not only the best quality of service but provide a nutritional mea! that follows all (TDA) Texas Department of Agriculture rules and guidlines.
Dear Vanguard Academy Families,
Vanguard Academy Child Nutrition Program is blessed to serve our community for the 2024-2025 school year. Meals, food and beverages sold or served in schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA dietary guidance. All meals are reimbursement provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). The reimbursement of meals are federal funds that indicate that meals are served in school. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.
Vanguard Academy Child Nutrition Program follows the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers the National School Lunch, School Breakfast and Child & Adult Care Food Program of Texas Public schools. TDA provides marketing projects and procurement assistance to promote nutritious eating habits, conducting on-site and off-site compliance monitoring, and coordinating training through the REGION ONE EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER.
On the first Friday in May, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! In 2025, this special day of celebration will be on May 2. We recognize school nutrition professionals and the difference they make every day!
Between preparing healthy meals for Texas students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes.
School Lunch Hero Day provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in your school cafeterias.
National School Lunch Week
October 14-18, 2024
Vanguard Academy Charter School Joins Commissioner Miller In Celebrating National School Lunch Week RGV, Texas - Vanguard Academy Charter School joins Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in celebrating National School Lunch Week Oct. 14-18, using the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and School Nutrition Association (SNA) theme “School Lunch Pirates: Find Your Treasure!” All week Vanguard Academy Charter School will serve a bounty of healthy lunches that provide students with the energy and nutrition they need for their adventures at sea or on land. “Celebrating National School Lunch Week with a fun theme focuses children’s attention on the healthy meals served in the lunchroom,” Commissioner Miller said. “Every year TDA and I provide resources schools can use to promote this annual event. Posters, theme days, special menus, and more enhance the creativity school nutrition teams already bring to their work. This week, I encourage all Texans to join this adventure by recognizing the great work done by your local school nutrition professionals.” Vanguard Academy Charter School encourages every student to enjoy a nutritious school lunch every day this week. They can enjoy healthy menu items fit for a hungry pirate! Students can find their treasure through planned activities. Vanguard Academy parents and caregivers can tell their students about National School Lunch Week events and encourage them to participate by enjoying a delicious school lunch. More information on the Vanguard Academy’s menu can be found by contacting your child’s school. “Thank you TDA for the blessing of providing Vanguard Academy students with a healthy meal” said Child Nutrition Director, Galina O. Reyes.
National School Lunch Week
Find your Treasure School Lunch: October 14-18, 2024
TDA is excited to announce this school year’s National School Lunch Week (NSLW) theme: Find your Treasure! We are pleased to share that the theme aligns with the School Nutrition Association which will make planning for and participating in this national celebration more convenient for you and your school.
The Find Your Treasure with School Lunch theme is intended to engage students and encourage them to eat healthy school meals.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well.
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: here, 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:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
