Welcome to New Castle County Vo-Tech Nutrition Services!

WELCOME BACK!

 NEW! Starting Wednesday, Sept. 9, Meals at All NCCVT High Schools!

NCCVT Nutrition Services is pleased to announce that all four schools, Delcastle, Hodgson, Howard, and St. Georges, will be serving meals-to-go to anyone 18 years or younger.

Breakfasts and lunches, featuring student menu favorites, will be packaged for grab and go outdoor distribution.

WHEN: Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, then each Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. only.

WHAT: Whether you pick up in the morning or at mid-day, each student meal package will include 2 complete breakfasts and 2 complete lunches on Mondays and Wednesdays; 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches on Fridays. Meals will include storage and reheating instructions. Most meals will require refrigeration.

WHERE: Delcastle, Hodgson, Howard, St. Georges – follow signs in the school parking lot.

WHO: Any student 18 years or younger, whether or not you participate in the School Meal Benefits Program.  Meals may be picked up by parents, relatives, or the students themselves.  No identification is required.

COST: Meals are free of charge to all.

SAFTEY PRECAUTIONS: Participants who are picking up meals are asked to please wear a face mask. Nutrition Services staff who are distributing packaged meals will be wearing face masks.

MORE DETAILS: The USDA Summer Food Service Program has been extended, due to COVID-19, until December.  Students may go to any site that distributes meals, not just their specific school or a school in their specific school district.  Students who have received meals this summer at other locations may continue to do so or may go to any NCC Vo-Tech high school. If families have children in the household who are not students in NCCVT, they still will be served at any of our high school distribution sites. 

Questions about NCCVT Meal Pick Up? Please call 302-995-8066 or email angela.jackson@nccvt.k12.de.us 

NCC VO-TECH STUDENTS/FAMILIES: 

LOOKING FOR MEAL DISTRIBUTION SITES NEAR YOU?

The Summer Food Service Program is a USDA program that provides healthy meals and snacks to eligible children when school is not in session.  Meals may be available free of charge for children 18 years of age or younger.  To find out information about where food is available and the times and days is it offered, families may call 211, or call 866-348-6479, or text the words “summer meals”  to 97779, or text the word "food" to 877-877, or for Spanish speakers, text the word “comida” to 877-877. To find meal distribution locations nearest to you, select the link listed below.  All NCC Vo-Tech students will be served at any site listed. 

http://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks

Welcome to New Castle County Vo Tech Nutrition!

Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

Nutrition Services is very excited to announce that all students will receive free breakfast in the New Castle County Vocational Technical School District. Students that are eligible for reduced price meals will also continue to receive lunch at no cost.  Meal benefit forms can be found by clicking on the icon on the left side of the page.  Please contact the Nutrition Services Office at 302-995-8066 if you have any questions or need assistance.  Free/reduced meal benefit forms are also available in the school guidance office or ask any cashier.