Nutrition
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Fresh Food. Full Potential.
More than a Meal. Fuel for Every Scholar.
At RISE Charter School, food is more than nourishment. It's fuel for learning, growth, and opportunity.
Through an innovative scratch kitchen program, RISE is reimagining what school meals can look like. Fresh, nutritious meals are prepared on-site, bringing thoughtfully crafted food to the cafeteria and ensuring every scholar has access to a free, hot breakfast and lunch each school day.
The program is built on a simple belief: when scholars are well-nourished, they're better prepared to focus, engage, and thrive. By removing the financial burden of school meals, RISE helps ensure every scholar has the nourishment needed to approach the school day ready to learn.
Where Nutrition Meets Education
At RISE, the cafeteria is an extension of the classroom.
Educational signage, allergen awareness, and visual guides help scholars explore balanced meals, understand nutrition, and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime.
From discovering what's on their plates to learning how different foods fuel their bodies, scholars are encouraged to make informed choices and develop a positive relationship with food.
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Made possible through the collaboration of dedicated culinary professionals, community partners, and volunteers, the scratch kitchen program reflects RISE's commitment to caring for the whole scholar.
It's more than a school lunch program. It's an investment in scholar well-being, academic readiness, and a stronger school community.
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USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted 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; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Help Fuel the Future at RISE!
Great things happen when a community comes together! RISE welcomes individuals, businesses, and community partners who would like to support the scratch kitchen program through volunteering, partnerships, or financial contributions.
Interested in helping serve our scholars or supporting this meaningful initiative?
Email khall@risese.org to learn how to get involved.