Business Details
Healthy School Meals for Aurora Students
North Marion School District 015 is dedicated to fostering student health and academic success through nutritious meal programs. Our team of food and nutrition professionals adheres to state and federal dietary guidelines, ensuring meals meet USDA standards while promoting lifelong healthy eating habits. We prioritize local sourcing through partnerships with regional suppliers like Wild Mike's Pizza and Spring Valley Dairy.As part of the Community Eligibility Provision, we provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students without requiring individual applications. Our commitment to food safety is evident in our proactive response to product recalls, ensuring student well-being remains our top priority. We maintain transparent communication with families regarding meal policies, account management, and fee waiver options.
Services
Free Breakfast
Free Lunch
Local Food Sourcing
Meal Accommodations
Food Safety Compliance
Account Management
Fee Waiver Processing
Highlights and features
- We offer free meals to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision
- Our menu prioritizes locally sourced ingredients from trusted regional suppliers
- We maintain rigorous food safety protocols aligned with USDA standards
- Our team includes experienced nutrition professionals dedicated to student well-being
- We provide transparent communication about meal policies and account management
Services
Free Breakfast Program
We provide USDA-compliant breakfasts to all students at no cost through the Community Eligibility Provision. Meals include three required food items with fruit, meeting federal nutrition standards while promoting student readiness for learning.
Free Lunch Program
Our lunch program serves balanced meals with five required components, including protein, grains, and vegetables. All students receive lunches free of charge under the CEP program, ensuring consistent nutrition throughout the school day.
Local Food Sourcing
We partner with regional suppliers like Wild Mike's Pizza and Spring Valley Dairy to incorporate locally produced ingredients, supporting Oregon businesses while providing fresh, culturally relevant meal options for students.
Food Safety Compliance
Our department maintains strict safety protocols, including immediate removal of recalled products and continuous monitoring of food safety alerts to protect student health and maintain parental trust.
Meal Account Management
We offer flexible account options including fund donations, refunds for positive balances, and payment plans for negative balances, with in-person assistance available during school registration periods and regular office hours.
People
Lori Gamboa
Director of Nutrition Services
Lori Gamboa leads our nutrition team with a commitment to student health and academic success. She oversees meal program implementation, food safety compliance, and community engagement efforts across North Marion School District.
Questions
What meal programs are available for students?
All students receive one free breakfast and one free lunch daily through the Community Eligibility Provision program.
How are complete meals defined?
Breakfast requires 3 items including fruit; lunch requires 3 components including fruit/vegetable, following USDA guidelines.
Is milk included in free meals?
Milk is free when taken with two other meal components; otherwise, it costs $0.65 a la carte.
How are food safety concerns addressed?
We proactively monitor recalls and remove potentially affected items until safety verification is complete.
Can families request meal accommodations?
Special dietary needs and language assistance are available upon request through our department.
