All food offered or sold during the school day must meet USDA Smart Snack standards. This includes all food and beverages offered to students through school stores, concession stands, vending machines, as a snack or during a class or school celebration.
To learn more about how to order smart snacks for your school or school event visit our Smart Snack Order Page.
Why are Smart Snacks Important?
To qualify as a Smart Snack, the food item must meet the following nutritional standards:
MPS Smart Snack Order Form
Healthier Generation - Smart Snacks in Schools
Information for during school day, fundraising, celebrations, and marketing
Smart Snacks Calculator
Ability to enter an item to see if it meets USDA Smart Snack Standards
USDA Guide to Smart Snacks
USDA 'All Food Sold in Schools' Standards
USDA Tools for Schools: Smart Snacks
Access resources, materials, and policy guidance