Nutrition Services
Fort Wayne Community Schools is committed to helping every student succeed by providing nutritious, balanced meals at no cost. Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the USDA’s National School Lunch Program, all FWCS students in elementary, middle and high school receive free breakfast and lunch every day, no application needed. This program supports student health, focus and readiness to learn.
Call Nutrition Services at 260-467-2055 for additional information.
Located at 3211 W Ludwig Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Introducing Nutrislice for Easy School Menus
Nutrislice is a one-stop platform for accessing daily school menus complete with nutrition facts, allergen information and easy-to-use features to help families stay informed and make smart food choices for their children.
Quick Benefits:
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Filter out allergens and view detailed nutritional information
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Print menus on one easy-to-read page
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Access menus up to 8 weeks in advance
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Downloadable app for quick access and push notifications about updates or changes
Our Impact in Numbers
13,809
AVERAGE DAILY BREAKFASTS
- Pre-K - 5
- Middle School
- High School
21,693
AVERAGE DAILY LUNCHES
- 78 % FWCS elementary students
- 86% FWCS middle school students
- 65% FWCS high school students
1,200
AVERAGE DAILY SNACKS
Serving over one thousand of snacks daily, we’re fueling students across the district
36,702
MEALS SERVED DAILY
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks
All FWCS students are offered free meals (breakfast & lunch)
175
MEALS PREPARED PER EMPLOYEE
With each employee preparing around 175 meals a day, our team delivers efficiency, dedication and care in every serving
258
EMPLOYEE RETENTION
FWCS Nutrition Services keeps employees four times longer than the average in the food service industry
64:100
BREAKFAST TO LUNCH RATIO
We serve breakfast at a ratio of 64 to every 100 lunches, out‑performing the national benchmark of 51:100
28,555
TOTAL NUMBER OF FWCS STUDENTS ENROLLED
- 13,955 Pre-K - 5
- 6,127 Middle School
- 8,461 High School
Parent Participation
We encourage parent participation and welcome a visit to any of our school cafeterias. Parents can eat with their students by calling the school before 9:30 am to order and purchase a lunch.Careers with Nutrition Services
We often have cafeteria assistant and other positions available in Nutrition Services. If feeding youth is your passion, please apply online.
We encourage parent participation and welcome a visit to any of our school cafeterias. Parents can eat with their students by calling the school before 9:30 am to order and purchase a lunch.Careers with Nutrition Services
We often have cafeteria assistant and other positions available in Nutrition Services. If feeding youth is your passion, please apply online.
Students with Special Dietary Needs
If your student has special dietary needs, please review the following.
Guidelines for Accommodating Children with Special Needs - ENGLISH
Guidelines for Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs - Burmese
Guidelines for Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs - Spanish
A physician prescription form is required for any menu modifications; please have a doctor complete the Physician Letter for Students with a Disability and return it to your school nurse.
Physician Letter for Students with a Disability - English
Wellness
The Fort Wayne Community Schools Board of School Trustees recognizes the important relationship of nutritional integrity, physical activity and good health to student academic performance.
The Board supports and encourages efforts locally and nationally to reduce childhood obesity and the related health concerns of diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, asthma, joint problems and others.
Fort Wayne Community Schools is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.
FORT WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS WELLNESS POLICY
Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.