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Los Fresnos Consolidated
Independent School District

Special Assistance Provision 2 Program

The School Nutrition Program is a federally funded program and self-sustaining operation. Therefore, local money such as property and school taxes does not fund the school nutrition program. All students are welcome to participate in the programs, which are free of charge through the Special Assistance Provision 2 Program. 

Student meals are subsidized by USDA commodities and state reimbursements. The state does not allow Teacher/Adult/Visitor meals receive such reimbursements; therefore, the price is slightly higher.

This option is available to districts with an economic profile such as the Los Fresnos CISD. The option enables Los Fresnos CISD students one breakfast and one lunch meal per day free of charge. 

Under the terms of the agreements; the district agrees to serve meals that meet specific requirements:

  • Meals must be provided to all children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability
  • Agree to accept and use USDA Commodities
  • Operate on a nonprofit basis
  • Meet Nutritional Requirements

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). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.