Food & Nutrition Services

Healthy meals and helpful resources for APS students and families.

Free Meals for APS Students

Avoyelles Parish Schools provides nutritious meals to support student health, academic achievement, and growth.

All students attending Avoyelles Parish Public Schools receive breakfast, lunch, and supper at no cost to their families. Families do not have to complete a lunch application for students to participate.

Meal Information

Quick information about student, employee, and visitor meals.

Student Meals

Breakfast: FREE
Lunch: FREE
Supper: FREE

APS Employee Meals

Breakfast: $4.00
Lunch: $6.00

Payment may be made by check or cash. Charging adult meals is prohibited.

Visitor Meals

Breakfast: $4.00
Lunch: $6.00

Payment is due at the time of meal service and may be made by cash or money order.

Programs & Family Resources

Find information about school meal programs, dietary accommodations, and family health resources.

Community Eligibility Provision

Learn about the Community Eligibility Provision and no-cost school meals for APS students.

View CEP Letter to Household ↗

Special Dietary Needs

Access the current dietary prescription form for students who require meal accommodations.

View Diet Prescription ↗

LaCHIP Family Resource

Find information about Louisiana health coverage resources available to families.

View LaCHIP Information ↗

Wellness & Food Guidelines

Review district guidelines and resources that support healthy school environments.

Louisiana Smart Snacks

Review nutrition guidelines for snacks and foods offered in schools.

View Smart Snacks Guidelines ↗

Outside Food in the Cafeteria

Review district expectations related to outside food brought into school cafeterias.

View Outside Food Guidelines ↗

Wellness Assessment

Review the district's current assessment of school wellness practices and goals.

View Wellness Assessment ↗

Wellness Policy

Review the district policy supporting nutrition, physical activity, and student wellness.

View Wellness Policy ↗

At-Risk Afterschool Meals

Avoyelles Parish Schools participates in programs that help provide nutritious meals to students beyond the traditional school day. Contact Food & Nutrition Services for additional information about participating schools and program availability.

View At-Risk Afterschool Meals