There are many questions about the School Lunch Program being offered here at the Hanover Community School Corporation. The United States Department Agriculture (USDA) has implemented many changes in our School’s Breakfast and Lunch Program.  The Breakfast and Lunch Programs are federally funded programs and we have to follow their new Rules of Nutrition Standards.

There were many changes in the USDA School Breakfast and Lunch Program for the School year 2014-2015.  Portions were a major change with the new requirements.  The main entrée sizes decreased for the Elementary and Middle Schools and the High School will be staying the same, but we have added many new options at each school.  At this time the portions for fruit and vegetable servings will be staying the same.  All of the changes are due to the new Rules of Nutrition Standards from the USDA. 

As we work on our menus, we will comply with the New Rules of the Nutrition Standards.  If you have questions or concerns please email me at mphilipp@hanover.k12.in.us

Michelle Philipp

Director of Nutrition Services

Mission Statement
As a partner in education, the Hanover Nutrition Services Department shall contribute to a successful academic experience and will encourage a lifetime of healthy eating habits by providing each student with the affordable opportunity to consume meals that are nutritious, appealing, and served by caring professionals in a pleasant environment.   "Food Service - Fuel for Student Achievement "      choosemyplate.gov
Program Overview
We are self operated (not operated by an outside management company) with an operating budget of approximately $825,000.   We are self funded- supporting our budget & growth through our own revenue.   We serve on average over 2500 meals daily in 4 kitchens (student population of approx. 2000).   Our meals are made fresh in our own kitchens.   Our department employs 26 caring professionals with an average of 7.5 years experience in serving the students of Hanover, most of which have children attending Hanover.   98% of our staff is certified in the nationally recognized health & sanitation course ServSafe.   Our cafeterias are inspected by the local Health Department two times a year and 100% compliance is our norm.
Menu Prices 2021-2022
Elementary Breakfast  $0.00                       Middle Breakfast              $0.00 Elementary Lunch $0.00                       Middle Lunch                   $0.00 Milk $0.50                       High Breakfast                  $0.00                                   High Lunch                       $0.00
Kitchen Managers & Director

	Hanover  Middle School RaeLynn Janes 219-374-3900 x 3926 rjanes@ hanover.k12.in.us	Jane Ball Elementary Kelli Ribicki 219-374-3706 keribicki@ hanover.k12.in.us	Lincoln Elementary Raquel Gonsiorowski 219-374-3610 rgonsiorowski@ hanover.k12.in.us	Hanover Central High School Linda Marks  219-374-3808  lmarks@ hanover.k12.in.us	Nutrition Services Office Manager Angel Hoover  219-374-3808  ahoover@ hanover.k12.in.us	Nutrition Services Director Michelle Philipp 219-374-3921 mphilipp@ hanover.k12.in.us

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Non-Discrimination Statement

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(1)   mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.