Baltimore County Public Schools

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School Breakfast Program (SBP)

Nutritionally balanced, affordable breakfasts are provided to students each school day.  School breakfast menus must meet meal requirements specific to the age/grade group of students served.  Schools may choose to serve school breakfasts in a traditional, cafeteria-style model, as well as offering alternative delivery models such as breakfast in the classroom or grab & go breakfast.  


Since Baltimore County Public Schools is operating under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) districtwide, all students receive breakfast for free.  Schools operate grab & go breakfast, serving students breakfast before school that can be consumed before or during morning classes or during a break.

USDA Overview of SBP

School Breakfast Meal Requirements

National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Nutritionally balanced, affordable lunches are provided to students each school day.  School lunch menus must meet meal requirements specific to the age/grade group of students served.  

Since Baltimore County Public Schools is operating under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) districtwide, all students receive lunch for free. 

Eligible sites may apply for and operate, if selected, a fresh fruit & vegetable program (FFVP), integrating a variety of fresh, local produce samplings and nutrition education within the school day.  Find additional information about FFVP here.

USDA Overview of NSLP

National School Lunch Meal Requirements