Child Nutrition Program
The Child Nutrition Program provides technical assistance, training and resources to districts in order to promote effective management of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Seamless Summer Option and At-Risk After School Meals (Child and Adult Care Food Program). This is in accordance with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) regulations. We seek to provide contracting entitites with the information needed to operate cost effective programs that meet the state and federal regulations while meeting the needs of their customers.
Services
- Eligibility Guidance
- Verification
- Counting and Claiming
- Meal Patterns and Dietary Specifications
- Nutrition and Menu Planning
- HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC)
- Food Production Records
- Quantity Food Production and Culinary Techniques
- Human Resource Development
- Standardized Recipes
- Financial Management
- Nutrition/Food Service Related Technology
- Marketing and Merchandising
- Safety and Sanitation (HACCP)
- Wellness Policy
- Civil Rights Trianing
- Certified Food Manager Training and Exam
- Procurement
Region 10 coordinates Multi-Regional Purchasing and Commodity Processing Cooperatives to assist member districts with their food purchasing and processing needs. Currently, the Coop has members from Regions 10, 11, 12 and 15.
Contacts
Child Nutrition Programs
400 E. Spring Valley Rd.
Richardson, TX 75081
| Evelyn Hawkins, L.D, SNS, Senior Consultant Phone: 972-348-1386 Fax: 972-348-1387 evelyn.hawkins@region10.org |
Genny D'Souza, MS, Consultant Phone: 972-348-1388 Fax: 972-348-1389 |
Linda Stahl Child Nutrition Programs Administrative Assistant |
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| Randy Lewis, Purchasing Specialist Phone: 972-348-1448 Fax: 972-348-1449 randy.lewis@region10.org |
Sarah Worthington, Multi Region Cooperative Administrative Assistant |