Allergen Awareness
We want to ensure that your child receives the best care possible at school. We take allergies, food safety, and student health very seriously. We cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment, but when we work together to create a management plan for your child, they are less likely to be exposed to allergens in school.
Please refer to NYCPS Allergies and the Allergy Aware Policy section for more information on how schools can manage student allergies.
Food Allergen Information Product Labels
All food items can be supported with product documentation from vendors and/or manufacturers regarding allergens present within the food itself or at the facility level.
Product/nutrition labels are available upon request. Parents can request labels and further information about our menu items. Please provide a specific item list when requesting allergen information product documentation.
Allergen Accommodations at the Point of Service
If a request is made at the point of service by a student or para-professional/teacher/school nurse (on student's behalf), it will be honored by OFNS staff within reason.
- Example: No cheese on fish sandwich or no bun with burger
OFNS staff are not responsiblefor tracking or monitoring students with food sensitivities and allergies.
Dietary Medical Accommodations
For severe allergies,an action plan and menu may be required to accommodate dietary needs. This request will be supported through a Medical Accommodations (504) Request Form or Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Parent/guardian should provide all necessary documentation to the school for the accommodation.
School Administration can email requests to OFNSMealAccomodations@schools.nyc.gov with supporting documentation. For a 504 Accommodation, please include the 504 Coordinator, Principal, School Nurse, and School Food Service Manager. A Teams meeting will be scheduled to discuss the action plan and parameters of the dietary accommodation.