Child Nutrition Program
The goal of our Child Nutrition Program is to influence students' eating habits by assisting them in making healthy eating choices. The School Breakfast Program (SBP) and the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are designed to promote the health and well-being of children by providing nutritious and wholesome meals.
Our Child Nutrition Program assists our local schools in providing quality nutritious meals each day that prepare children for learning. For more information, contact Rita Wright, CNP Director, at (334) 295-2234 or email rwright@marengo.k12.al.us.
"Better Nutrition for Healthy Bodies & Growing Minds"

Schools
Amelia Love Johnson High School - Thomaston, Alabama
Child Nutrition Team
Debra Conner-Harris, Manager
Shanika Teacher
Gwendolyn Williams
Kandra Walker, CNP Bookkeeper
Marengo High School - Dixons Mills, Alabama
Child Nutrition Team
Gwendolyn Green, Manager
Melody Cowan
Teresa Lewis
Gwendolyn Lockett
Vanessa Brown, CNP Bookkeeper
Sweet Water High School - Sweet Water, Alabama
Child Nutrition Team
Wendy Hunter, Manager
Jacqueline Harris
Ashley McCoy
Margaret Sommers
Taffey Watkins
Kathy Henslee, CNP Bookkeeper
Central Office
CNP Staff
Tonya Wingfield, CNP Secretary/Bookkeeper
Rita Wright, CNP Director
Meal Prices
Breakfast - $.30 cents
Lunch - $.40 cents
Breakfast - $1.75
Lunch - $2.50
Breakfast - $2.00
Lunch - $3.50
Breakfast - $3.50
Lunch - $5.75
Children need healthy meals to learn.
Marengo County Schools offers healthy meals every school day.
The School Breakfast Program
The School Breakfast Program (SBP) provides nutritious breakfasts to children, and operates in about 90,000 public and nonprofit private schools (grades PK-12) and residential child-care institutions.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children each school day.
Menus
Marengo County Schools use the cycle menu system. The cycle menu is a series of menus planned to be used consecutively with some variations over a period of time.
The cycle menu may be rotated with appropriate changes on a quarterly or seasonal basis. They may be reviewed continuously to increase variety and eliminate unpopular dishes. Cycle meals save time and are easier to analyze thoroughly.
Advantages of the Cycle Menus
The principle advantages of a cycle menu are better meals, time savings, improved cost control, and more effective supervision.
While the cycle menu is in use, the menu planner can refine the menu and make changes, tailoring it to available supplies and incorporating seasonal fruits and vegetables and special school events. The cycle period can consist of as many weeks or months as practical.
Experience gained through actual preparation and service of the cycle menu points out shortcuts, better preparation techniques, proper timing of food preparation, the arrangement of food on the serving line, preferred serving sizes, and the most attractive arrangement of food on the trays.
Staff
Mrs. Rita Wright CNP Director | 334.295.2234 Email: rwright@marengo.k12.al.us |
Ms. Tonya Wingfield CNP Secretary/Bookkeeper | 334.295.2270 Email: twingfield@marengo.k12.al.us |