Welcome to Cascade SD Nutrition Services
Cascade School District Nutrition Services wins national award!
On April 30th, 2024, the USDA and Action for Healthy Kids awarded Cascade SD the 'Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals' award for our efforts to move several of our menu items to scratch based preparation. You can read more about the award here.
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 and are provided at no cost. 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 Sr. High: CEP No Charge for SY 2024-25
Cascade Jr. High: Lunch/Breakfast CEP No Charge
Turner: Lunch/Breakfast CEP No Charge
Aumsville: Lunch/Breakfast CEP No Charge
Cascade Opportunity Center: Lunch/Breakfast CEP No Charge
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
MealTime Links (Cascade's food service management software)
Set Up your MealTime Account
MealTime Payment Link
Free & Reduced Meal Info
All schools in Cascade SD are on Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for SY 2024-25 and all students have meals provided at no cost, therefore applications are not necessary or accepted.
Community Eligibility Provision Schools (CEP):
All students at CEP schools receive a breakfast and lunch at no charge. All schools in Cascade SD are on CEP starting in SY 2024-25 and all students will have meals provided at no cost, therefore applications will not be necessary or accepted.
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 .