About Us

Welcome to the Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program

Our website contains information and resources about our school breakfast, lunch and snack programs.

You will find topics related to the Child Nutrition Program, such as policies and regulations of the program, evidence based-practices, research, menu ideas, educational resources, ready-to-use promotional material, books about nutrition and an interactive software program for your use.

The Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program is committed to providing an environment in which students can make healthy food choices that support success and lifelong health.  Research has found a clear connection between good nutrition and student achievement; schools that have implemented healthy food programs report fewer behavior problems.

Mission Statement

‍Conscious of the holistic development of the person, the Child Nutrition Program of the Diocese of Baton Rouge strives to provide nutritious meals of the highest quality to constituents while simultaneously meeting standards set by the USDA and the State of Louisiana.

Vision Statement

‍The Child Nutrition Program is dedicated to guiding children toward fitness and well-being by fostering a foundation of healthy eating habits, promoting healthy food choices, extending nutritional education into the homes of students, and encouraging families to embrace self-care.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Our Story

Established in 1962, fifty-one years and counting, the Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program’s beloved cafes are still making memories by preparing foods with the freshest, finest quality ingredients (hand-chopped, hand-cut, hand-made) and presented with a gracious serving of love.

Certain places draw us back again and again.  Students come to chat, rest and rejuvenate, to create memories with friends, family, and faculty, to slow the march of time – or simply to have a little fun eating good food.

The term all “about the love” comes from a sincere place and we don’t take it lightly. We are dedicated to presenting healthy, hardy, home-style meals to our students.  We also enjoy making the food, greeting the students and getting to know them. We are filled with joy each day by feeding them our wonderful food and love.

Granted, the receiving of a stellar education deserves the credit, but surely another major draw is our school cafes. This is a gathering spot for students, the meals nourishes their bodies and souls. Depending on their appetite or mood, they have at least three choices to choose from. We strive to strike the perfect middle ground between dining and simply having a fine time hanging out.

Over the years, a lot has changed in school lunch. With all these changes, it’s hardly surprising that students ask what’s new for our cafes.  So count on the CNP to make sure things remain constant around here, from fresh local produce to ice-cold frozen fruit bars to the friendly atmosphere. Our motto from day one has been “Good Food, Good People, Good Times”, and it still rings true 51 years later.