- Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Office of School Nutrition
Office of School Nutrition

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Celebrate National School Breakfast Week March 8 – 12!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and schools provide millions of breakfasts to hungry children. Every March, the nation celebrates National School Breakfast Week, which was launched in 1989 to raise awareness of the availability of the School Breakfast Program to all children. During this special week, schools highlight breakfast programs.
Whether your student is learning virtually or at school, having a delicious, healthy breakfast is always a priority for us. Our Grab and Go meal distribution for virtual students is a great way to ensure that your student receives the nutrients they need to promote learning. Our breakfast meals may include, cereal, cereal bar, muffin, juice, cupped fruit, fresh fruit, granola, animal crackers or graham crackers, and always milk.
During National School Breakfast Week, some schools may see some special breakfast items not ordinarily on the menu. Some select high schools will have omelet stations prepared by one of our four District chefs.
Make sure your student joins in the celebration with a delicious, healthy and nutritious breakfast this week!
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Try Our Apple Cobbler Overnight Oats For Breakfast!
Apple Cobbler Overnight Oats
Serves 4
16 oz. lowfat vanilla yogurt
2 cups fresh, sliced apples
2 oz. quick oats
2 oz. granola
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
Instructions:
Combine yogurt, oats, granola and applesauce in mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly and chill overnight.
Garnish with sliced apples, yogurt and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Our Grab and Go Meals Schedule Has Changed!
While our days remain the same for meal distribution, our new times are now 9 am to 1 pm. Visit any DPSCD school to receive free meals:
- Mondays – 3 breakfast/lunch meals
- Thursdays – 4 breakfast/lunch meals
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The Office of School Nutrition supports the educational development of our students by providing healthy breakfast and hot nutritional lunch to all students in grades K-12 at no charge. On-site preparation ensures that meals are served hot in compliance with federal, state and local health department regulations. All menus adhere to the guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Office of School Nutrition serves more than 85,000 healthy meals daily through the following programs:
- Breakfast in the Classroom - DPSCD was the first school district in the country to make the free Universal Breakfast program available to all students. Breakfast meals are served at the beginning of the school day either in the classroom or the cafeteria.
- National School Lunch Programs - DPSCD provides free, freshly-cooked food items to all students in grades K-12 through our modified scratch cooking program, where meals are developed using homestyle cooking techniques, served fresh and hot on-site to students in every school. Our menus include a healthy array of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole wheat/whole grain bread and pizza, low fat and low sodium meat, meatless options, fresh salads, 100% fruit juices and 1%, fat-free and chocolate milk.
- Supper Programs - DPSCD offers free, healthy “At-Risk, After-School Supper Programs” throughout the district in support of after-school tutorial and enrichment programs.
- Summer Food Service Program - This direct meal service program ensures the City of Detroit youth is protected from hunger during the summer.
Resources
Contact Information
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Carl E. Williams
Executive Director
Support Services Complex, Building C
1601 Farnsworth
Detroit, MI
Mobile (313) 320-9053Kevin Frank
Assistant Director, Catering and Hospitality
Support Services Complex, Building C
1601 Farnsworth
Detroit, MI 48211
Office (313) 596-3547
Fax (313) 456-6259
Mobile (313) 421-1195William Scott
Assistant Director, Food and Nutrition
Support Services Complex, Building C
1601 Farnsworth
Detroit, MI 48211
Office (313) 596-0771
Mobile (313) 539-9865Daniel Connors
Assistant Director, Financial Reporting
Support Services Complex, Building C
1601 Farnsworth
Detroit, MI 48211
Office (313) 596-3545Skyla P. Butts
Communications and Marketing Manager
Support Services Complex, Building C
1601 Farnsworth
Detroit, MI 48211
Mobile (313) 320-9304
Fax (313) 456-6269Aaron Halama
Registered Dietitian
Support Services Complex, Building C
1601 Farnsworth
Detroit, MI 48211
Office (313) 578-7241