Welcome to the Region 5 ESC
Child Nutrition Services

Region 5 Child Nutrition Services provides school districts and charter schools with a comprehensive range of technical services designed to assist districts to meet federal, state, and local program requirements of the United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program. Our staff conduct s SMI technical assistance reviews, trainings during the school year and provides summer workshops for administrative and campus food service personnel.

Goal:
The goal of Child Nutrition Services is to provide information, support, and services that will promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs to impact student health and readiness to learn.

Services:
• CRE Preparation
• CRE Corrective Action Plan Support
• Certification Courses
• Customized Trainings for Districts and Charters
• Free and Reduced Meal Application Processing Training and Support
• Menu Analysis
• Menu Planning
• Program Management Workshops
• Resource Library
• SMI Process Training and Review
• SMI Improvement Plan Support
• Summer Workshops for Food Service Personnel
• USDA/TDA Updates
• Technical Support

Contact Information

Ann Barton
Child Nutrition Program Coordinator
409-951-1712
abarton@esc5.net

Melissa Nunnelly
CNP Technician
409-951-1710
mnunnelly@esc5.net

Concetta Rollins
CNP Administrative Assistant
409-951-1876
crollins@esc5.net

Tina Krenning
CNP Assistant
409-951-1873
tkrenning@esc5.net
Our services are provided through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition programs funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food & Nutrition Service. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, the Texas Department of Agriculture is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C.20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

 

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