Food Service Program

In 1853, New York City’s Children’s Aid Society is credited with one of the first programs in the United States to begin serving meals to students who were attending vocational schools. The trend of feeding students continued with private societies and associations who were interested in child welfare.

It wasn’t until 1909 when the Philadelphia School Board assumed this responsibility that public education first became involved in school lunch programs. These programs began to grow across the United States in states such as Ohio, Illinois, and Florida.

Kentucky began operating its school lunch program under the National School Lunch Act in 1946 and continues today with the mission of guaranteeing high quality food and nutrition programs in every Kentucky school district through educational support, resources and advocacy. On an average day, 231,182 breakfasts and 541,721 lunches are served to Kentucky students.

Butler County Food Service Program strives each day to provide our students with nutritious meals. These meals will not only assist students in their growth and development of healthier bodies but will also assist students with mental development, contributing to the ability to learn. On an average day, 750 breakfasts and 1800 lunches are served to students in Butler County.

We also provide information and educational support to staff and students regarding nutrition education and healthy activities. The district nurse is one resource available to provide support to the schools and students in Butler County.


“Feeding America’s Kids”