The Maryland State Department of Education's Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs is committed to ensuring access to healthy meals for students, children, and certain adult populations throughout Maryland by maximizing participation in the federal and State nutrition programs and initiatives administered by this office.
Healthy meals provide the energy and nutrition necessary for establishing learning readiness and academic achievement and build the foundation for creating lifelong healthy eating behaviors. Our mission is to provide leadership in serving the food insecure and to contribute to the nutritional well-being of program participants.
Learn more about the Office of School & Community Nutrition Programs
National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
The NSLP provides students with access to healthy meals in schools across Maryland.
Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
CACFP provides nutritious meals for children, older adults, and people with disabilities in Maryland.
Grants
The OSCNP offers grants to support nutrition programs for children and adults throughout Maryland.
MARS
MARS is the system used to manage financial claims for Maryland's nutrition programs.
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Contact:
Office of School and Community Nutrition ProgramsOffice: (410) 767-0199TTY/TTD: (410) 333-6642Fax: (410) 333-2635Email: scnp_mailbox.msde@maryland.gov