• Durham Public Schools is leading the state in developing and serving healthier and tastier nutritional choices for our students, because we know that healthier students make better learners! 

      Our Mission at DPS Good Food is to provide the fuel for our students to innovate, serve and lead.

      Our Vision at DPS Good Food is a local school food system that connects ALL members of our Durham Community.

      DPS Meal Programs:

        • Breakfast and Lunch are FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS as of July 1, 2024

          • Breakfast - Schools serve breakfast either in the classroom, hallway, or cafeteria.  

          • Lunch - Hot lunch is served at all DPS schools. 

        • After-school Snacks - Served to students who participate in DPS sanctioned after-school programs. 

        • Summer Food Service Program - Free summer meals are available to all children in Durham at some schools and community sites.  Site locations vary each year.  Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 during the summer months to find a site near you with free meals for kids.  For a map of summer meal sites and directions, visit: Durham Area Food Resources Locator (arcgis.com)

       

      ABOUT OUR FOOD:

      DPS GOOD FOOD is committed to sourcing high-quality food for all. All meals served follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and federal regulations as approved by North Carolina and the State Board of Education Policy on Nutrition Standards for School Meals. 

      The school menu is designed by the Nutrition Leadership Team to meet the unique needs of children in each age group. To learn more about the USDA meal pattern, visit our FAQ section.