Supply Chain Shortages May Impact School Meals: Due to national shortages, supply chain issues may begin to impact school menus, resulting in a decrease in variety, repeated offerings, or last-minute changes. For students with allergy concerns, we strongly encourage them to “ask before they ingest,” as ingredients may be different in substituted menu items.
Menus for January
Menus for February
Nutrition Information
The Allergy and Asthma Foundation reports the most common foods to create an allergic reaction are milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and
shellfish. Puyallup School District food service does not serve any items
containing shellfish. All items that contain nuts are noted on published
menus. Since milk, soy, eggs, and wheat are common components within many
products; we will make every effort to help inform students of specific foods
whose ingredients may pose them problems.
Those with
allergy concerns may request copies of nutrient labels from the Food and Nutrition office by calling (253) 841-8773. For more information on student health and allergies, the following resources are available:
• https://kidshealth.org/
• http://www.aafa.org/about-aafa/
• https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/allergies-and-food-safety/allergies-and-food-safety
• https://mphdegree.usc.edu/public-health-resources-guide-to-food-allergies/
• https://www.uwmedicine.org/patient-resources/nutrition-services/nutrition-myths
The U.S Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected] Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).