Welcome to our website! The Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs at the Maryland State Department of Education provides Marylanders with a variety of nutrition program options for infants, preschoolers, school-aged children and certain adult populations.
The United State Department of Agirculture funded Nutrition Programs provide a critical safety net for millions of people in our State, in addition to meeting rigorous nutrition guidelines and standards. We encourage all families to participate either through school meals, afterschool and summer meals, or in a child and adult care community program.
Participation in the Nutrition Programs support good health, development of life long healthy behaviors, promotion of academic achievement, nutrition education and promotion, and addresses food insecurity. My team and I encourage you to browse our website and find a program that can benefit your specific needs.
Robin Ziegler, Director
Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs
Maryland State Department of Education