Tag: Offer vs serve

According to the USDA, implementing Offer vs. Serve (OVS) is associated with significantly lower levels of plate waste for fruits, vegetables, and overall calories. This practice, however, is often misunderstood, particularly regarding whether its application is optional for breakfast programs across all grade levels or if it follows the same mandates as lunch service.

Nearly 15.4 million children participated in the School Breakfast Program (SBP) during the 2023–2024 school year, demonstrating the program's vital role in child nutrition. A reimbursable school breakfast is a meal that meets specific federal nutritional standards, allowing participating schools to receive government funding for each qualifying meal served.