Bulk Milk

8 fl. oz. of milk from a dispenser is needed to credit for the milk component. A student can take less than the full 8 fl. oz and the meal will credit as reimbursable if your school implements offer versus serve and the student already has three other components on the tray. 

Work with your local processor and discuss your plans to serve milk in bulk with them before purchasing equipment to ensure school nutrition product, size, and flavor availability.  

Reusable 9 oz. squat cups are recommended to ensure students serve themselves 8 oz and still have room to prevent spills. To estimate purchase quantity, look at your highest meal participation (likely lunch) and make sure there is at least one cup purchased and available per participating student.  

While you can use disposable cups, reusable cups and a dishwasher are recommended. Reusable cups can be washed by hand, but this would increase labor costs 

If you are using a dishwasher, cup racks are needed. They are available in various sizes ranging from a capacity of holding 20 – 36 cups in each tray. Be sure to get the size that fits your dish machine.   

It is recommended that a bucket be placed next to trash/dish room window for any leftover milk. This also helps quantify waste and determine any reduction.  Any milk left in the dispenser can be used the following school day.