School Nutrition

Myla Hood

Food Nutrition Director

40 Harold Ragan Drive

Blakely, Georgia 39823

mhood@early.k12.ga.us

Phone: (229) 723-3943 x8574 Fax: (229) 723-8183




"Our passion is feeding children."




START YOUR DAY THE BREAKFAST WAY!

Breakfast is provided to all Early County students at no cost each and every day. Please arrive to school early enough to enjoy a balanced breakfast meal. A hungry mind and body can not learn! Fuel up for success.

National School Breakfast Program


We Need You!

Early County School System is currently looking for enthusiastic, team players to become a part of our cafeteria staff. 

Click on the image below to learn more about joining our team. 

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

National School Lunch/Breakfast Program


We are pleased to announce that Early County School System is continuing participation in the Community Eligibility Provision and will be offering reimbursable school meals (breakfast and lunch) to our students at NO COST. This current cycle will last from the current school year through the 2026-2027 school year


For more information click on CEP at the top of the page. 

​​​​​USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.


Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.


To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:


​​1. mail:

   U.S. Department of Agriculture

   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

   1400 Independence Avenue, SW

   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or


2. fax:

   (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or


3. email:

    program.intake@usda.gov

Notice for Language and Disability Assistance for the School Nutrition Program


If you have difficulty communicating with us or understanding this information because you do not speak English or have a disability, please let us know. Contact Tammy Storey, Family Engagement Coordinator or Lorie Clenney, Student Services Director at 229-723-4337. Free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request.
Spanish Español: Si tiene dificultades para comunicarse con nosotros, o para entender esta información porque no habla inglés o tiene alguna discapacidad, por favor infórmenos. Comuníquese con Tammy Storey, Family Engagement Coordinator or Lorie Clenney, Student Services Director at 229-723-4337. Tenemos disponibilidad de servicios gratuitos de ayuda en otros idiomas y otro tipo de asistencia y servicios cuando lo solicite.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.