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Note: All meals prepared and offered by Premier Kitchen at PACS do not contain any pork products and are free from peanuts and tree nuts. (Example: Turkey Ham Sandwich is made with poultry, not pork.) 

For the Food and Nutrition department to process your request for special diet accommodations, a signed Special Diet Medical Statement must be provided. This documentation must be signed by a licensed Physician, Physician’s Assistant, or Advanced Practice Nurse such as a nurse practitioner. Note that this does not include Chiropractors, Dietitians, or Health Coaches.)

If there are any questions or concerns regarding special diet accommodations for students, please contact the main office.

Gluten Allergies: A complete Special Diet Statement is required for students that need gluten free meals.  Gluten free menu items do not contain any ingredients made with wheat, rye, barley, or crossbreeds of these grains.  Specialty, prepackage, gluten free items (e.g. bread, buns, pasta) follow the FDA requirement for a gluten-free food.  Gluten free menu items are prepared through Progeny’ Academy’s vended caterer, Premier Kitchen.

Peanut and Tree Nut Allergies:  Progeny Academy is peanut & tree nut aware meaning there are NO peanuts or tree nuts purchased or served for school meals. Some prepackage foods served for meals or snacks may be processed in a facility that processes peanuts or tree nuts, but the item served does not contain peanuts or tree nuts. It is helpful, but not required to complete a Special Diet Statement for a student with a peanut and/or tree nut allergy.

Lactose Intolerance:  The Progeny Academy Food and Nutrition department will provide lactose-reduced milk, such as Lactaid, for children with lactose intolerance.  A parent or guardian must make this request in writing by completing and signing the Request for Lactose Freee Milk.

Other Dietary Needs or Food Allergies:  For other dietary restrictions, a complete a Special Diet Statement is required before any accommodations will be made.  The Special Diet Statement must be completed and signed by the student’s licensed physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice nurse.  According to MDE, Special Diet Statements signed by chiropractors, dietitians, health coaches, or naturopathic doctors cannot be accepted.  The Special Diet Statement must include the items the student cannot eat and the items that may be substituted.  An annual update is not required unless the student’s needs change or Progeny Academy requests an updated document.

More Resources:

Special Diet Statement: English, Somali, Spanish
Request for Lactose Free Milk: English, Somali, Spanish

To ensure a safe environment for all students, foods with peanuts and tree nuts cannot be brought into classrooms. There are many students with life threatening food allergies and exposure to a peanut or tree nut product puts many students at risk of anaphylaxis. We need your help to keep everyone safe. Cafeterias have peanut-free tables available in every school cafeteria to provide a safe dining experience.

• Do not send snacks that contain peanuts, almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pistachios or walnuts.
• Please read labels carefully to make sure that products are peanut- and nut-free. Products with labels that read “May contain traces of peanuts/nuts” or “Manufactured in a plant that processes peanuts/nut products” are not allowed in classrooms.

Foods that cannot be in classrooms

• Peanuts
• Tree nuts: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, et For a full list visit: Food Allergy Research
• Peanut butter or any nut butters
• Nut milk – almond milk,
• Nutella
• Pesto or nut-based spreads

* SunButter, a product made with sunflower seeds, is a safe substitute for peanut butter!

Peanut- and tree nut-free snack & lunch ideas!

• Fruits & vegetables: canned or fresh
• Fresh fruit: apples, bananas, peaches, pears, grapes, etc.
• Chopped fruit: watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, etc.
• Fruit cups: applesauce, pears, peaches, oranges, etc.
• Dried fruit: raisins, dried apricots, etc.
• Fresh vegetables: sliced cucumbers, carrots, sugar snap peas, sliced red pepper, grape tomatoes, etc.
• Cheese: string cheese, cheese slices, etc.
• Yogurt cup
• 100% fruit juice boxes

If you have further questions, please contact PACS.