Dining Services

At Flint Community Schools, we believe healthy, nutritious meals help our scholars learn, grow, and thrive. Our Dining Services team, Chartwells, is committed to providing delicious, balanced meals in a welcoming environment where every scholar can enjoy breakfast and lunch each school day. We are proud to support the health and well-being of our Flint Community Schools family by making nutritious meals accessible, convenient, and enjoyable for all.

Students eating breakfast at Potter Elementary School

Hello from Chartwells K12! As the new school year gets underway, we want to help you get to know us better and offer some insights into the meals and programs we’ll be serving up this year. Every day, our goal is to make sure that students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than when they came in – here are just a few of the ways we make it happen! Value of School Lunch The value of school meals is greater than ever—providing affordable, healthy options kids enjoy while saving families time, stress, and reducing food waste. Serving Up Happy & Healthy At Chartwells, our goal is to ensure every student leaves the cafeteria happier and healthier—by serving food they love, amplifying their voice, and creating fun, engaging experiences. Chartwells Discovery Kitchen connects nutrition education and cooking demonstrations with our promotional calendar through dynamic monthly themes. Student Choice Food Your Way gives students a voice in deciding what makes it on the menu through fun tasting and voting events. Mood Boost teaches students how healthy food choices can boost their mood and keep them feeling their best. Global Eats takes students on a food exploration highlighting the unique ingredients and authentic flavors from cuisines around the world. Power Up Fueling Performance teaches students how to stay energized and hydrated for whatever the day may bring, with recipes feature a variety of nutritious, macro-rich ingredients. Chartwells Farmers Market empowers students to choose fresh, healthy foods while learning about local agriculture and nutrition. N:Go! teaches elementary students that healthy eating is a game worth playing as they make their way through monthly quests with featured recipes, movement, storytelling, and hands-on activities. Food Kids Love to Eat We’re passionate about creating delicious, kid-approved food that nourishes bodies and minds and supports development at this critical time in students’ lives. We’ve transformed your cafeterias into inviting spaces where students want to be, bringing a sense of happiness to each meal as they connect with friends and refuel for the day ahead. Whether a student is looking for on-trend dishes with exciting flavor profiles, the perfect pregame snack or a mood-boosting breakfast to tackle the day, they’ll find it in our cafeteria, expertly crafted by a team of culinarians committed to serving up happy and healthy to every student, every day. Menus & Nutrition Facts at Your Fingertips Through Nutrislice, an innovative app, students, parents and faculty have access to school menus, including nutrition information, allergens and photos. Nutrislice can be downloaded for free from the App store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and is available on desktop and mobile devices.

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Chartwells Office
(810) 760-1073

Tiffany Houston
Director of Dining Services

John Asp
Chef

Destiny Honeysette
Assistant Director

Juanita Manns
Production Manager

Hattie Donald
Marketing Manager

Katina Turner
Administrative Assistant

Build a Breakfast Choose at least 3 food items including at least 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables to build a breakfast. Choose 4 items for best nutrition! 1. Select at least 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables (1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables in 1 item). 2. Pick a second serving of fruit, or some other foods like grains, protein, or milk. 3. Take a minimum of 3 food items.

Create a Lunch Choose at least 3 food groups with at least 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables to create a lunch. Take all 5 food groups for best nutrition! 1. Select at least 1/2 cup of fruits pr vegetables. 2. Pick at least two other food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, or milk. 3. Take a minimum of 3 food groups and maximum of 5.

USDA Notice

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or

3. E-mail: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.