This program administers the USDA Child Nutrition program to private schools and residential child care institutions. Participating schools and institutions can receive a reimbursement for nutritious meals served to children participating in a school food service program.

Programs offered:
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• National School Lunch Program
• School Breakfast Program
• Special Milk Program
• Afterschool Snack Program

• School Nutrition Programs Claiming System

• What is the School Nutrition Programs?
• Who can participate?
• What programs are available?
• What are the benefits to participating?

Gina Kazerooni,
Program Manager

• Contact by e-mail

Phone: (405) 521-6472
Fax:       (405) 522-3671

Chet Center, 
Program Field Representative

• Contact by e-mail

Phone: (405) 522-0389
Fax:       (405) 521-6949

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 25352

Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0352

• USDA Child Nutrition Programs
• Program Regulations
• Applications to the Households, including applications translated into other languages
• Forms: School Nutrition | Commodities
• Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs (Link opens in a new window)
• Eligibility Manual for School Meals ( Approving Household Applications and Verification)  (Link opens in a new window)        
• Developing a local wellness policy (Link opens in a new window)
• The Road to SMI success (Link opens in a new window)
• Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point Guidance (.pdf, 79 pp, 1.2 MB)
• Related links

• Accommodating Children with Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Programs (.pdf, 59 pp, 850 KB) 
• Certification and Verification Presentation at SNA (.pdf, 34 pp, 378 KB) 
• Farm-to-School Guidance (.pdf, 39 pp, 1.3 MB) 

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 1-800-795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.