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The Virginia Department of Education, Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs (VDOE-SCNP) is responsible for the administration of the federal USDA Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and Summer Nutrition Programs. The VDOE-SCNP also coordinates and oversees the Virginia Farm to School program and farm to child nutrition program grants, partnerships, and activities. Well-nourished students are better prepared to learn, and schools and community organizations fuel student success through nutritious meals, healthy snacks, and opportunities for physical and nutrition education.

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Mission & Vision

Pre-school student enjoys a nutritious lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Our mission is to strengthen school and community nutrition programs by upholding program integrity, delivering high quality training and technical assistance, and fostering partnerships that inspire innovation and program growth. We are dedicated to ensuring every child in the Commonwealth has access to equitable, sustainable, and high-quality nutrition services.

We envision a future where every student and child eagerly chooses to participate in child nutrition programs, experiencing meals that nourish them, fuel learning and growth, and support lifelong well-being.

Impact

During school year 2024-2025, school and community nutrition programs in Virginia served:

  • 66.1 million breakfasts through the SBP,
  • 116.6 million lunches through the NSLP,
  • 3.1 million afterschool meals through the At-Risk CACFP, and
  • 4.5 million summer meals through the SFSP and SSO.

USDA Non-Discrimination 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, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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 State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint 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, Mail Stop 9410
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

  2. fax:
    (202) 690-7442; or

  3. email:
    program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.