The CNMI Public School System Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program operates under a Nutrition Assistance Grant (NAG) funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Included in the FNS program are the Child Nutrition Program (CNP), which serves approximately 14,000 meals each day to almost 11,000 public school students. Additionally, thirty-nine private schools and day care programs avail of the meal services.
Seven catering companies are contracted to provide meals to the students on Saipan, Tinian and Rota. The menus are formulated following USDA guidelines for nutritional content and were designed by our PSS Nutritionist in collaboration with the seven food vendors.
2011-2012 Free Meal Application
2012 Recipe Contest Winners
Grilled Fruits(K-3)
Crunch Mango & Cucumber Salad (4-6)
Tofu with Kang Kung (7-8)
Guihan Tortizas (9-12)
