Child Nutrition
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Price Guide 2026-2027
Students who would like to purchase extra sales in the cafeteria must have a positive meal account balance AND either:
• Cash in hand, OR
• Funds available/allocated for extra sales on their SchoolCafe account.
Extra Sales Guidelines: After a full meal has been served, students may purchase individual meal components or milk products as extra sales. Students who bring lunch from home may purchase milk and ice cream only, per Competitive Food EED-1994 guidelines required by the Mississippi Department of Education.
Don’t want your student purchasing extra sales? You can restrict extra sales directly through their SchoolCafe account. You may also email childnutrition@hancockschools.net and we will be happy to assist you.
Child Nutrition Documents
Child Nutrition Request Forms
Meet our HCSD Child Nutrition Department
Mrs. Karen Albrecht
Child Nutrition Director
Karen Albrecht has been the Child Nutrition Director for the Hancock County School District since 2014. She holds a B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Southern Mississippi. Karen receives annual Level II Administration certification from the Mississippi Department of Education’s Office of Child Nutrition, and maintains Servsafe certifications. As a proactive leader in her field, she serves as an elected member of the USDA Food Distribution Committee for Region 7, is an active member and committee participant of the Mississippi School Nutrition Association, and serves an affiliate board member for the Mississippi Association for School Administrators.
Karen is dedicated to providing high-quality meals that enhance student nutrition. She has successfully built and leads a dedicated Child Nutrition team, valuing each member’s contributions within the school cafeterias.
Passionate about empowering students to lead healthy lifestyles both at school and at home, Karen is committed to positively influencing the well-being of future generations. She works to ensure that the students of Hancock County receive nutritious meals that support their physical and cognitive development.
Outside of her professional life, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, Paul, and their son, Tucker. She cherishes watching Tucker grow and thrive within the HAWK family.
HNCE Cafe Crew
SHE Cafe Crew
EHE Cafe Crew
WHE Cafe Crew
HMS Cafe Crew
HHS Cafe Crew
Child Nutrition Staff of the Year
Congratulations to Mrs. Tricia Bourg our HCSD Child Nutrition Staff of the Year!
Battle for the Paddle Cornbread Dressing Contest
It’s one of our favorite HCSD Child Nutrition traditions! The annual Battle for the Paddle Cornbread Dressing Contest adds a little friendly competition to our Thanksgiving Lunch!
Our 2025 Battle for the Paddle winners were the HNCE Café Crew, earning the title of THREE-TIME CHAMPIONS!
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
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Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
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- email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
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