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Services and Supports
School Meals and Nutrition
Chicago Public Schools offers free, nutritionally balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all students.
View School Menus
Find the latest school meal menus, nutrition information and more by searching for your school name below or visiting
cps.edu/mealviewer
.
Search for your school on MealViewer
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Get the Most Out of MealViewer
CPS school menus are now available on
MealViewer
, an online menu service that keeps communities up-to-date on their school’s daily breakfast and lunch menus. Here's how you can get the most out of MealViewer:Â
Create a profile
to save student information and provide feedback on school meals. With a profile, you can add allergens to get notified when they are on school menus. Creating a profile is not required to view menus for your school. For assistance setting up your profile, viewÂ
the instructional video.
Download the app
to access MealViewer on the go. Find the MealViewer app in the Apple and Google stores. To learn more about navigating the app, view the introductory video inÂ
English
 orÂ
Spanish
.
Get supportÂ
and find answers to your questions by contacting the Office of Nutrition Support Services at
Food@cps.edu
.
Changes to Meal Service
As a result of reduced staffing, schools may experience changes in meal service. These may include simplified menus, fewer hot meal options, or cold meals being served on certain days. While we will maintain our current free breakfast and lunch program, menu offerings may change with little to no notice.
Please know that we are doing our best to serve meals as planned. Thank you for dining with us! If you have questions or concerns, please email
food@cps.edu
.
Breakfast After the Bell
Breakfast helps students focus and feel good. Students who arrive late to school can access free breakfast up to one hour before the start of the first lunch period. Times may vary by school. Signage will be posted in schools to inform families of the location and time that Breakfast After the Bell is available.
Dietary Accommodations
All menus are pork-free, and vegetarian options are available at breakfast and lunch, daily. To request a plant-based menu please email
food@cps.edu
. Families can also filter the top allergens on school menus using
MealViewer’s
“allergens” feature.Â
For additional support accommodating other dietary restrictions email food@cps.edu. Reasonable menu accommodations will be made for students with documented food allergies or intolerances. Complete and return the Physician Statement for Food Substitution [
ENGLISH
|
SPANISH
] to your school nurse or food@cps.edu.
Reporting Issues with School Food
If there is an issue with a single meal, the student should notify the school’s dining manager, who should offer another option.
If there are consistent issues with the food at your school, please take the following steps:
Continue to report them to your dining manager.
Report the issue to your school principal.
Begin to keep a daily log.
Report the issues to
food@cps.edu
.
Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the
USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027),
 which may also be found at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email:Â
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## [Services and Supports](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/)
School Meals and Nutrition
- [CPS Nutrition Guidelines](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/cps-nutrition-guidelines/)
- [Summer Meals and LunchStop Program](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/summer-meals-and-lunchstop-program/)
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## Nutrition Support Services
[food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu)
42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602
[Main]()
1. [Home](https://www.cps.edu/) /
2. [Services and Supports](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/)
3. School Meals and Nutrition
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- [CPS Nutrition Guidelines](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/cps-nutrition-guidelines/)
- [Summer Meals and LunchStop Program](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/summer-meals-and-lunchstop-program/)
- [Meal Prices and Payments](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/meal-prices-and-payments/)
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- [Food Waste Reduction](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/food-waste-reduction/)
# School Meals and Nutrition
Chicago Public Schools offers free, nutritionally balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all students.
## View School Menus
### Get the Most Out of MealViewer
CPS school menus are now available on [MealViewer](https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/Chicago%20Public%20Schools), an online menu service that keeps communities up-to-date on their school’s daily breakfast and lunch menus. Here's how you can get the most out of MealViewer:
- **Create a profile** to save student information and provide feedback on school meals. With a profile, you can add allergens to get notified when they are on school menus. Creating a profile is not required to view menus for your school. For assistance setting up your profile, view [the instructional video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5zxLlcg064)
- **Download the app** to access MealViewer on the go. Find the MealViewer app in the Apple and Google stores. To learn more about navigating the app, view the introductory video in [English](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t6l2z2YDQ0&feature=youtu.be) or [Spanish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RErzfl4YlTk&feature=youtu.be).
- **Get support** and find answers to your questions by contacting the Office of Nutrition Support Services at [Food@cps.edu](mailto:Food@cps.edu).
## Changes to Meal Service
As a result of reduced staffing, schools may experience changes in meal service. These may include simplified menus, fewer hot meal options, or cold meals being served on certain days. While we will maintain our current free breakfast and lunch program, menu offerings may change with little to no notice.
Please know that we are doing our best to serve meals as planned. Thank you for dining with us! If you have questions or concerns, please email [food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu).
Food Survey Results
We asked and you answered. View the results from the 2025 CPS School Food Survey to see how the CPS community responded to questions about school meals.
[View Results](https://www.cps.edu/campaigns/school-food-survey/results-2025/)

Food Survey Results
We asked and you answered. View the results from the 2025 CPS School Food Survey to see how the CPS community responded to questions about school meals.
[View Results](https://www.cps.edu/campaigns/school-food-survey/results-2025/)
## Breakfast After the Bell
Breakfast helps students focus and feel good. Students who arrive late to school can access free breakfast up to one hour before the start of the first lunch period. Times may vary by school. Signage will be posted in schools to inform families of the location and time that Breakfast After the Bell is available.
## Dietary Accommodations
All menus are pork-free, and vegetarian options are available at breakfast and lunch, daily. To request a plant-based menu please email [food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu). Families can also filter the top allergens on school menus using [MealViewer’s](http://cps.edu/mealviewer) “allergens” feature.
For additional support accommodating other dietary restrictions email food@cps.edu. Reasonable menu accommodations will be made for students with documented food allergies or intolerances. Complete and return the Physician Statement for Food Substitution \[ [ENGLISH](https://www.cps.edu/globalassets/cps-pages/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/healthcare-provider-statement-for-food-substitution_sy26-english.pdf) \| [SPANISH](https://www.cps.edu/globalassets/cps-pages/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/healthcare-provider-statement-for-food-substitution_sy26-spanish.pdf) \] to your school nurse or food@cps.edu.
## Reporting Issues with School Food
If there is an issue with a single meal, the student should notify the school’s dining manager, who should offer another option.
If there are consistent issues with the food at your school, please take the following steps:
- Continue to report them to your dining manager.
- Report the issue to your school principal.
- Begin to keep a daily log.
Report the issues to [food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu).
## CPS Farm to School
Farm to School integrates local food in the dining center and growing food in the school garden.
[LEARN MORE](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/cps-farm-to-school/)

## CPS Farm to School
Farm to School integrates local food in the dining center and growing food in the school garden.
[LEARN MORE](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/cps-farm-to-school/)

## CPS Nutrition Guidelines
CPS is committed to providing healthy, high-quality food to all students.
[LEARN MORE](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/cps-nutrition-guidelines/)
## Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the [USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027),](https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf) which may also be found at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
**Mail:** U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: [program.intake@usda.gov](mailto:program.intake@usda.gov).
## Related Links
- [Healthy CPS](https://www.cps.edu/strategic-initiatives/healthy-cps/ "Healthy CPS")
- [Health and Wellness](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/health-and-wellness/ "Health and Wellness")
## Nutrition Support Services
[food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu)
42 W. Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60602
[Back to top](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/#top)
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1. [Home](https://www.cps.edu/) /
2. [Services and Supports](https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/)
3. School Meals and Nutrition
Chicago Public Schools offers free, nutritionally balanced breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all students.
## View School Menus
### Get the Most Out of MealViewer
CPS school menus are now available on [MealViewer](https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/Chicago%20Public%20Schools), an online menu service that keeps communities up-to-date on their school’s daily breakfast and lunch menus. Here's how you can get the most out of MealViewer:
- **Create a profile** to save student information and provide feedback on school meals. With a profile, you can add allergens to get notified when they are on school menus. Creating a profile is not required to view menus for your school. For assistance setting up your profile, view [the instructional video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5zxLlcg064)
- **Download the app** to access MealViewer on the go. Find the MealViewer app in the Apple and Google stores. To learn more about navigating the app, view the introductory video in [English](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t6l2z2YDQ0&feature=youtu.be) or [Spanish](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RErzfl4YlTk&feature=youtu.be).
- **Get support** and find answers to your questions by contacting the Office of Nutrition Support Services at [Food@cps.edu](mailto:Food@cps.edu).
## Changes to Meal Service
As a result of reduced staffing, schools may experience changes in meal service. These may include simplified menus, fewer hot meal options, or cold meals being served on certain days. While we will maintain our current free breakfast and lunch program, menu offerings may change with little to no notice.
Please know that we are doing our best to serve meals as planned. Thank you for dining with us! If you have questions or concerns, please email [food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu).

## Breakfast After the Bell
Breakfast helps students focus and feel good. Students who arrive late to school can access free breakfast up to one hour before the start of the first lunch period. Times may vary by school. Signage will be posted in schools to inform families of the location and time that Breakfast After the Bell is available.
## Dietary Accommodations
All menus are pork-free, and vegetarian options are available at breakfast and lunch, daily. To request a plant-based menu please email [food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu). Families can also filter the top allergens on school menus using [MealViewer’s](http://cps.edu/mealviewer) “allergens” feature.
For additional support accommodating other dietary restrictions email food@cps.edu. Reasonable menu accommodations will be made for students with documented food allergies or intolerances. Complete and return the Physician Statement for Food Substitution \[ [ENGLISH](https://www.cps.edu/globalassets/cps-pages/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/healthcare-provider-statement-for-food-substitution_sy26-english.pdf) \| [SPANISH](https://www.cps.edu/globalassets/cps-pages/services-and-supports/school-meals-and-nutrition/healthcare-provider-statement-for-food-substitution_sy26-spanish.pdf) \] to your school nurse or food@cps.edu.
## Reporting Issues with School Food
If there is an issue with a single meal, the student should notify the school’s dining manager, who should offer another option.
If there are consistent issues with the food at your school, please take the following steps:
- Continue to report them to your dining manager.
- Report the issue to your school principal.
- Begin to keep a daily log.
Report the issues to [food@cps.edu](mailto:food@cps.edu).


## Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the [USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027),](https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf) which may also be found at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
**Mail:** U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; 2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or Email: [program.intake@usda.gov](mailto:program.intake@usda.gov). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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