Food & Nutrition
Est. 2010
Est. 2010
What PSA offers?
At Prairie Seeds Academy, we are committed to supporting the health and well-being of every student. Through our Food and Nutrition Program, we proudly offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, every school day. Well-fed students are more focused, energized, and ready to learn. Providing free meals helps eliminate barriers and ensures that no child goes hungry during the school day.
Thanks to state/federal funding, Prairie Seeds Academy participates in Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), families do not need to apply or submit income information—every student eats free.
Our meals are:
Nutritious and balanced, following USDA guidelines
Made with fresh fruits and vegetables
Include whole grains, lean proteins, and low-fat dairy
Prepared to meet the needs of students with dietary restrictions or allergies
Featured Programs
NSLP: Breakfast & Lunch Program
On Friday, March 17, 2023, Governor Walz signed the Free School Meals bill into law. This will take effect with the July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 school year. This legislation provides the reimbursement for a free breakfast and lunch to students who receive meals through their school’s participation in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Schools that participate in the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) must now participate in the state funded Free School Meals Program.
CACFP: At-Risk Afterschool Program
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is a federal program that provides reimbursements for nutritious meals and snacks served to eligible children and adults who are enrolled for care at participating child care centers, day care homes and adult day care centers. CACFP also provides reimbursements for meals served to children and youth participating in afterschool care programs and children residing in emergency shelters.
SFSP: Summer Food Service Program
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides cash reimbursement for meals served to children at eligible sites when school is out for the summer. Through SFSP, children receive free, nutritious meals increasing their capacity to learn and reducing summer weight gain. Additionally, families can stretch their budgets further. SFSP sites can provide these benefits while receiving reimbursements for meals served. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds this program. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Food and Nutrition Service administers this program.
Looking for a meal site?
Use these resources to find an SFSP site near you:
Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.
Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, TTY: 651-291-8440.
Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Time.
Text USDA to texting service. Text Summer Meals to 914-342-7744. Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.
Standard/Full Civil Rights 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:
(1) mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
(2) fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.