Here at IDEA, we believe eating well and exercise lead to healthy college ready students.
Our vision is to be the exemplar school food service program in the nation.
Our mission is to ensure food security for all IDEA scholars by providing access to nutritious meals through compliant operations, and dedicated staff, to promote lifelong healthy eating habits.
Welcome! Our department leads the way in making IDEA Public Schools the healthiest school district in the nation. Comprised of nearly 1,000 employees, our campus teams prepare & serve nutritious meals to around 80,000 IDEA scholars every school day.
The programs we offer are under the guidelines and policies set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture and state agencies that monitor compliance. Please see our resources below.
The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) at IDEA Public Schools has qualified to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in States of Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Ohio. This reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that ALL students are able to receive free, nutritious breakfasts and lunches each and every day. Make sure you child comes to school with an appetite for our delicious and healthy meals!
Visit us on Facebook to access Child Nutrition resources, fun recipes, and more!
Menus can be viewed online by clicking the links below.
Los menús se pueden ver en línea haciendo clic en el enlace.
*To learn more about our 25-26 school menus, please visit this site on August 4,2025.
For questions about your campus menu, please contact the Contact Manager at your campus.
Si tiene preguntas sobre el menú de su campus, comuníquese con el administrador de la cafetería de su campus.
| Regions | Pre-K | K–12th Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Rio Grande Valley | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Brownsville | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Permian Basin | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| El Paso | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Tarrant County | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Houston | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| San Antonio | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Austin | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Cincinnati | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Tampa Bay | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
| Jacksonville | - | - | English Menu | Menú Español |
Help us improve our menu! Please take a few moments to share your feedback about this month’s menu.
¡Ayúdanos a mejorar nuestro menú! Tómese unos minutos para compartir sus comentarios sobre el menú de este mes.
Menus, allergens and nutritional information can be viewed online by clicking the links below.
Los menús, los alérgenos y información nutricional se pueden ver en línea haciendo clic en el enlace.
For questions about your campus menu, please contact the Contact Manager at your campus.
Si tiene preguntas sobre el menú de su campus, comuníquese con el administrador de la cafetería de su campus.
Breakfast / Lunch / Supper // Desayuno/Almuerzo / Cena
AUGUST 2021 // AGOSTO 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021 // SEPTIEMBRE 2021
SY2023-2024
SEPTEMBER 2023 SEPTIEMBRE 2023
SY 2022-2023
AUGUST 2022 AGOSTO 2022 ESPAÑOL
SEPTEMBER 2022 SEPTIEMBRE ESPAÑOL
OCTOBER 2022 OCTUBRE 2022 ESPAÑOL
NOVEMBER 2022 NOVIEMBRE 2022 ESPAÑOL
DECEMBER 2022 DECEMBER 2022 ESPAÑOL
JANUARY 2023 JANUARY 2022 ESPAÑOL
FEBRUARY 2023 FEBRERO 2023 ESPAÑOL
SY 2021-2022
OCTOBER 2021 ENGLISH OCTOBER 2021 ESPAÑOL
NOVEMBER 2021 ENGLISH NOVEMBER 2021 ESPAÑOL
DECEMBER 2021 ENGLISH DICIEMBRE 2021 ESPAÑOL
JANUARY 2022 ENGLISH ENERO 2022 ESPAÑOL
FEBRUARY 2022 ENGLISH FEBRERO 2022 ESPAÑOL
MARCH 2022 ENGLISH MARZO 2022 ESPAÑOL
APRIL 2022 ENGLISH ABRIL 2022 ESPAÑOL
Menu Escolar (ESP)
Desayuno/Almuerzo/Cena
Noviembre Menu Para Padres Texas K-12
Noviembre Menu de Cena Para Padres
Octubre Menu de Cena Para Padres
Harvest of the Month
November 2020 Flyer / Recipe / Activities
October 2020 Flyer / Recipe / Activities
September 2020 Flyer / Recipe / Activities
25-26 Resources Pending…
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation in the administration of the snap program), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
