Welcome to Cascade SD Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services
We want to make sure that your child receives the necessary nutrition to be successful. Our menus are analyzed each week to ensure they meet dietary guidelines. If you ever have a question or concern, please contact nutrition services or any of the kitchens. You are welcome to join your child for a meal at school.
Some facts about USDA school meals:
-Use low-fat cheeses, yogurt and milk
-Use reduced sugar and sodium food products
-Use mostly whole grain rich or whole wheat grains/breads
-Large variety of fruits and vegetables are offered daily with each meal
-Want to know what constitutes a reimbursable meal?
Click here for more info.
Any snacks or ala carte items sold by Cascade SD nutrition services meet USDA/Oregon smart snack regulations.
Click here for the nutrition regulations.
Menu Information
Click on 'Health-e Pro' picture below. Menus are subject to change with little or no notice due to supply chain issues. Please know we are trying our best. Cascade SD utilizes the Health-e Pro online menu publishing and nutrient analysis software system. This systems helps ensure that Cascade is complying with USDA Child Nutrition Program regulations. The system provides nutrient analysis/carb count information, allergen information and translates into multiple languages.
Programs Offered
Breakfast and lunch are offered daily in all Cascade schools on all school days. Please check with your individual school for meal serving times.
Summer meals are offered in the area typically June through August. To find a location near you go to the ODE Summer Meals Map.
Meal Prices
Cascade Jr./Sr. High: Lunch $3.70, Breakfast $2.00, Reduced No Charge
Turner: Lunch $3.30, Breakfast $2.00, Reduced No Charge
Aumsville/Cascade Opportunity Center/Cloverdale: Lunch/Breakfast CEP No Charge
Adults: Lunch $4.95, Breakfast $3.25
Ala Carte Milk or Juice: $.75
Entree Only: $2.75
Large Salad Entree Only: $3.50
Free & Reduced Meal Info
Online Application:
You may complete and submit a free and reduced application here if your child does NOT attend a community eligibility provision (CEP) school. Current non-CEP schools are Turner, Cascade Junior High & Senior High School. Applying online is the best way to ensure we receive your application and it is processed in timely manner. Paper applications are available in the district food service office at 10226 Marion Road SE, Turner, OR 97392. Applications must be submitted after July 1st to be effective for the new school year.
Oregon expanded income eligibility guidelines: Oregon has expanded the income eligibility guidelines beyond Federal and will now provide free meals even when you exceed the Federal limits. Please refer to the Federal and Oregon Expanded Income Guidelines references document to see if you qualify.
Direct Certification:
If you have received a notice of direct certification from us in the mail, that qualifies your children for free meals and an application is not necessary. Households that receive SNAP or Medicaid are certified through the state and that information is given electronically to Cascade SD.
Community Eligibility Provision Schools (CEP):
You do not need to complete an application if your student attends Aumsville Elem., Cascade Opportunity Center or Cloverdale Elem. All students at CEP schools receive a breakfast and lunch at no charge.
Local Purchasing
Cascade SD purchases local when possible. Examples include Wild Mike's Pizza (Clackamas), Fresh Elements Fruit Products (Salem), Umpqua Dairy (Roseburg), Franz Bakery (Salem), Carmen's Chips (Eugene), Don Pancho Foods (Salem) Bob's Red Mill (Milwaukie), Umi Organic (Portland), Reser's Fine Foods (Beaverton).
Nutrition Education
USDA funds our program and has many nutrition education resources, go to the USDA team nutrition web page for materials .