Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition Services

12/09/2025

I am proud to work for Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition because our department plays a vital role in supporting scholars' success. Providing nutritious meals each day helps fuel learning, and overall well-being of scholars. I value being part of a team-focused environment where everyone collaborates to serve our schools with care, efficiency, and dedication. Our shared dedication to students and teamwork makes this work meaningful and rewarding.

Danielle Hannah, Child Nutrition Administrative Secretary

12/08/2025

All we want for Christmas is SOUP! Congrats to Leatricia Robinson, Manager at Northwest IB, for winning the JPS 12 Days of Christmas Soup Off Competition. Her award winning City of Soul Cheesesteak Soup won First Place!!!!!

12/08/2025

The Jackson Public School Office of Child Nutrition is proud to support Project 75 and its mission to strengthen literacy outcomes for our scholars. We recognize that proper nutrition plays a critical role in students’ readiness to learn, their ability to focus, and their overall academic success. Our team is committed to ensuring that every student participating in this and other Supper programs has access to nutritious, well-balanced meals that help create the conditions necessary for effective reading instruction and improved achievement. We look forward to partnering with our schools, families, and community stakeholders to help Project 75 reach its goals and make a lasting impact on the children of Jackson Public Schools.

Alvin Edney, MPH
Interim Executive Director
Office of Child Nutrition

12/08/2025

I love working for JPS Child Nutrition because I was a JPS scholar for 12 years. This gives me a firsthand perspective on how the school system operates, particularly in the context of the meals provided.

Since my employment in Child Nutrition, I have seen the improvements in the quality of meals we have served over time. I enjoy seeing the department’s progress in serving healthier, more nutritious meals compared to when I was a student.

I am proud to be part of the team that is actively involved in making these positive changes. My role in contributing to healthier meals at JPS is a source of pride.

My experience as a former JPS student motivates me to work in the Child Nutrition Department, where WE take pride in the progress made in improving meal quality and helping to provide healthier options for current students.

Christoff Rogers, Child Nutrition Warehouse Supervisor

12/06/2025

For more many years, 31 to be exact, I have had the privilege of serving in the Jackson Public Schools Child Nutrition Department—a role that has become both my passion and my purpose. Coming from the classroom, I deeply understand the powerful connection between nutrition and learning. In Child Nutrition, we do far more than provide meals; we help create the conditions for students to thrive. We nourish their bodies so their minds can grow.
Every time I visit a school, I am inspired by our scholars. Their energy, curiosity, and potential remind me why our work matters. I take every opportunity to encourage them to make healthy choices and to believe in their ability to achieve excellence. Our scholars are this district’s greatest investment, and it is an honor to play a part in shaping their journey. I stand firmly behind the belief that School Meals Improve Learning Every day (SMILE). In simple terms: I serve to make them happy, I serve to meet their needs, it’s hard to learn if they are hungry. They are the reason why I serve.
I am also honored to be part of an exceptional catering team—one that brings creativity, professionalism, and a spirit of excellence to every event we support. Together, we help ensure that the district’s celebrations, milestones, and special moments are handled with care and pride.
Working in Child Nutrition has given me the opportunity to touch lives in a meaningful way. It has allowed me to serve not only meals, but also hope, encouragement, and consistency. I am proud to stand alongside my colleagues as we uplift our scholars and support the mission of this district. This work is more than a job—it is a calling, and one that I am grateful to fulfill each day!

Darlene Black, Child Nutrition Supervisor

12/05/2025

Meet Alvin Edney, our new Interim Executive Director of Child Nutrition. He brings more than 20 years of experience in public health, food safety, and program administration, and he’s all in on making sure every JPS scholar gets safe, nutritious, and appealing meals every day.

Alvin has led everything from districtwide compliance for school nutrition programs to large-scale equipment upgrades and training for child nutrition teams. He’s also served in key statewide regulatory roles, giving him a deep understanding of what quality and safety look like at every level.

He holds degrees from Southern Miss and Alcorn State, carries multiple food-safety certifications, and is an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

We’re excited to have him leading this important work for our scholars.

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12/04/2025

I’m proud to work in JPS Child Nutrition, because I know that I’m making a real and daily impact on children to feel well nourished, safe, and ready to learn. Here at JPS Child Nutrition we’re not just serving food we’re serving stability, kindness, confidence, and unmeasurable opportunity to our Scholars and Staff.

Likita M Ellis; Procurement Supervisor

12/04/2025

I work for JPS Child Nutrition because feeding our scholars is my Superpower!!! Good food = Good learning, and I love being a part of a TEAM that make this happen every day. By creating the menus, I get to plan meals that keep our scholars full, focused, and ready for the day. I love knowing that what I do behind the scenes help fill classrooms with focused, happy and ready to learn scholars. I serve because I care, and I am committed to making a difference one meal, one scholar, and one day at a time!

Cedra Milton, Child Nutrition Supervisor

12/04/2025

The Lunch Line is where so many great beginnings start. Each day, scholars walk through one side while our Child Nutrition team works diligently on the other preparing the nutritious meals that fuel learning, growth, and success.

Today, I’d like to begin introducing some of the dedicated staff behind The Lunch Line and share why we choose to serve Jackson Public Schools.

For me, I serve with JPS Child Nutrition because I want the opportunity to help shape the future leaders of Mississippi, the United States, and the world. Nutritious meals power young minds and that’s why we do what we do.

We look forward to sharing more of our team’s reasons for serving in Child Nutrition.

Welcome to The Lunch Line. — Alvin Edney, Interim Executive Director of Child Nutrition

12/01/2025

Help us wish Mrs. Terry Pendarvis, Manager at Spann Elementary, a Happy and Blessed Birthday!

11/30/2025

We have a Birthday today! Help us wish Mrs. Willie Mae Holcomb, Manager at Lanier High School, a Happy Birthday!

11/27/2025