School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties will provide free breakfasts and lunches to students during the 2025–2026 school year through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
The CEP, part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, allows eligible schools to serve meals at no cost to all enrolled students, without requiring families to complete applications for free or reduced-price meals.
Participating CEP Schools:
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CrossRoads Intermediate
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Dutch Fork Elementary
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Dutch Fork High
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Dutch Fork Middle
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H. E. Corley Elementary
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Harbison West Elementary
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Irmo Elementary
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Irmo Middle
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Irmo High
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Leaphart Elementary
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Nursery Road Elementary
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Oak Pointe Elementary
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Seven Oaks Elementary
All meals meet United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) nutrition guidelines. District leaders encourage all students at these schools to take part in the meal program.
Questions?
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Families may contact Shana Catoe, Student Nutrition Coordinator, for more details.
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Parents or guardians who do not want their child to participate may discuss the matter with Ms. Catoe.
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Formal appeals can be submitted to Dr. Gerald Gary, Chief Operations Officer, either orally or in writing at (803) 476-8000 or 1020 Dutch Fork Road, Irmo, SC 29063.