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Food Allergy Information

Brainerd Public Schools’ Food Service Department provides food substitutions if a student has a special dietary need. The Food Service Department must have a medical statement, signed by a licensed physician, indicating the diet restrictions for the student.

Please return all forms to:

Alissa Thompson, Food Service Director
804 Oak Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218-454-6939
Fax: 218-454-6937


Allergy Forms

Milk Substitutions

MN State Statute 124D.114 requires schools to provide one of these alternatives for a student with lactose intolerance if the parent has requested, in writing, an alternative:

  • Lactose-reduced milk, or
  • Milk fortified with lactase in liquid, tablet, granular, or other form, or
  • Milk to which lactobacillus acidophilus has been added.
  • Approved soy milk

Juice or almond milk cannot replace milk in the National School Lunch Program.