Meal Service

Ingenuity Prep will provide meals for students on a daily basis during the 2026-27 school year.

We partner with Whitsons Culinary Group to provide all students with free breakfast and lunch meals every school day. Through our meal program, students are exposed to a variety whole fruits and vegetables, healthy carbohydrates, and lean proteins. Please view our local wellness policy here.

Any verbal or written civil rights complaints made to a staff member at Ingenuity Prep will be forwarded to the USDA’s FNS Civil Rights Division and Lazette Wells (OSSE) for FNS support with finding a resolution. USDA’s FNS Civil Rights Division is responsible for conducting investigations of discrimination complaints based on race, color, national origin, age, sex and/or disability involving the school meals programs in DC.

This institution participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program that provides healthy meals and snacks to children and/or eligible adults. Please read more about CACFP HERE

Monthly Meal Menu

NUTRITIONAL CONTENT

Capital Area Food Bank Family Markets

Family Markets are monthly, no-cost, market-style grocery distributions right here at Ingenuity Prep. They make it easier for families to get the good, healthy food they need to thrive. Of the food distributed, roughly half is fresh produce, making it easier for parents to prepare nutritious meals at home. Stop by any of these events, occurring right after dismissal.

More detailed information about CAFB Family Market is available exclusively on ParentSquare. Download the app today for both Android & apple devices

Market Dates:

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Market Window: 3:30pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Market Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Other Local Food Resources

Grocery Distribution Sites »

Grocery sites are available throughout the District to provide fresh fruits, vegetables, and non-perishable groceries to families. Residents are encouraged to bring a cart and/or tote bag to transport groceries at home. Masks are required at the grocery sites. Grocery sites are open 10 am – 11:30 am.

Important Civil Rights Policies

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Also, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, approved December 13, 1977 (DC law 2-38; DC official code §2-1402.11(2006), as amended) states the following:

It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice to do any of the following acts, wholly or partially for a discriminatory reason based upon the actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation of any individual. To file a complaint alleging discrimination on one of these bases, please contact the District of Columbia’s Office of Human Rights at (202) 727-4559 or ohr@dc.gov.