C H I L D

NUTRITION 

MISSION:

The Anthony ISD Child Nutrition Department is committed to providing healthy, balanced and nutritious meals that fuel student success. We strive to create a welcoming dining experience that supports learning, growth and lifelong wellness.

Child Nutrition Department employee reaches for cookies as she assembles plate for students during lunchtime.

Sweet Treats

Desserts are served ocassionally within nutrition guidelines!

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Student holds cup of instant noodles.

Healthy Options

Fresh fruit and veggies served daily!

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Child holds styrofoam tray with Turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, bread and vegetables.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and other holiday favorites served annually!

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Tacos, rice, salsa, beans

Catering

Catering is available for district events upon request. Employees hosting an event can submit a request and view menu options below.


Catering Request Form


Catering Menu


← Yes, these are tacos made by AISD's Child Nutrition Department!

Free Meal Program

Under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students at Anthony Elementary, Anthony Middle and Anthony High School receive free meals.


What is CEP?


The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows schools in low-income areas to provide free breakfast and lunch to all enrolled students without requiring household applications. Instead, schools are reimbursed based on the percentage of students eligible for programs such as SNAP or TANF.



Crackers and a juice box wrapped up in a plastic bag.

Snacks & Meals for School Activities

After School and Sports Program


Field Trip Request Form


Field Trip Roster


Lunch Request Form


Snack Request Form


Snack Menu

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program available at Anthony Elementary School

Anthony Independent School District is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).


Through the program, elementary students receive fruit and vegetable snacks twice a week along with a short lesson about each item’s nutritional value. The fruits and vegetables featured are not commonly seen in school cafeterias—or even in some students’ homes—and include produce such as dragon fruit, blood oranges and parsnip coins.


Funded at about $50 to $75 per student annually, FFVP aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption among children nationwide.

Our Team

Tisha Villalava

Child Nutrition Department Director

Juan Valdez

Elementary Cafeteria Manager

Brenda Jimenez

Secondary Schools Cafeteria Manager

Sara Moya

Multi-Department Secretary

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. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.