YOEC Participates in the Child Nutrition Programs
Since 2008, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad has proudly participated in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, ensuring that every registered student receives delicious, nutritious, and fully kosher meals—completely free of charge.
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Our commitment to student well-being extends beyond the school day! Through the CACFP After-School Meal and Snack Program, we provide additional wholesome meals so students can stay energized and focused, whether they are engaged in learning, extracurricular activities, or simply preparing for the next day.
Meal benefits over the summer are available through SunBucks EBT cards to eligible students. Please be sure to complete the application as early as you can to avoid a delay in receipt of benefits. For resources on free meal sites in Los Angeles for children 18 and under that are open over the summer text "Food" to 304-304.
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At YOEC, we believe that proper nutrition is essential for academic success and personal growth. Parents can feel confident knowing their children are enjoying balanced, high-quality meals that meet both their dietary needs and kosher standards.
Local School Wellness Policy
Our school is committed to supporting the health and well-being of all students. As part of this effort, we have a Local School Wellness Policy, which helps guide our practices in areas such as nutrition, physical activity, and overall student wellness. This policy ensures that students have access to healthy meals, opportunities for physical activity, and a supportive environment for learning and growth. We value the input of our parents, staff, students, and community members in shaping and improving our wellness initiatives. If you would like to share your ideas, offer feedback, or become involved in the development and review of our School Wellness Policy, we warmly invite you to participate!
Your voice plays an important role in creating a healthy school community for all our children.
Please email any comments to info@yoec.edu
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Please see our current School Wellness Policy in the links below as well as recent assessment made on its implementation and effectiveness in our school.
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YOEC Local School Wellness Policy School Year 2024-2025
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YOEC Triennial Assessment on Local School Wellness Policy 2023
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Local School Wellness Policy 2023
Sun Bucks 2025
Applications for SunBucks must be received in the school office or via email info@yoec.edu by August 31, 2025
Summer Meals 2025
* Meals at these sites are not guaranteed kosher and are not endorsed by YOEC.
Federal regulations require that we notify our school community about the availability of free meals over the summer through the SFSP. These meals likely do not have kosher supervision and may not be appropriate for a
kosher-observant child. Find a site here.
USDA Non Discrimination Statement
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or
administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin,
religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public
assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program
or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint
filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g.,
Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that
administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice
and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form,
AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or
write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To
request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA
by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax:
202-690-7442; or
email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.