Food & Nutrition Services
Our Food Philosophy
Minnewaska Food and Nutrition Services goal is to foster positive eating habits that last a lifetime for students. The foods we provide go above and beyond the minimum standards set by USDA. As much as possible, we source foods with real ingredients that minimize added preservatives and anything artificial as well as limiting added sugars.
We also believe that to truly teach life long habits, students must understand how foods fuel their bodies as well as open up new flavors and foods for them to experience. We frequently offer new foods for students to taste and to also learn why it is good for them!
Paid Lunch Meals Are Now FREE
With the introduction of the Free Schools Meals Law, every student will receive one complete breakfast meal and one complete lunch meal each school day at no cost.
- Adult meals and any additional purchases by students are not included in the Free School Meals Bill.
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- This includes staff meals, second student meals, and individual items purchased at Ala Carte.
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Online Food Service Parent Portal →
Application For Educational Benefits
Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out a Free and Reduced Meal Benefits Application is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for education funds and discounts for activities/extracurricular fees.
Why Should My Family Take Advantage
• Discounts on Activities
• Discounted rates on Community Education activities
• Possible discounts on internet services and devices through the Federal Communications Commission
• Additional school funding is provided directly impacting Title 1 services and classroom sizes
Prices
Student Breakfast | Free |
Adult Breakfast | $3.10 |
Student, Reduced Lunch | Free |
Student, Pre-K – 5 | Free |
Student, 6 – 8 | Free |
Student, 9 – 12 | Free |
Guest/Adult Lunch | $5.00 |
Additional Milk | $.50 |
A la Carte | Click Here → |
After School Activities Meals NOW Available
The mission of Food and Nutrition Services is to provide high-quality, nutritionally sound food service programs that support student learning.
Every day, we offer healthy and delicious breakfasts and lunches to help our students be successful throughout the day, but what about after-school activities? Many of our students are involved in after-school activities and may not be able to have dinner until late in the day. Now available, students may pre-order and pre-pay for an easy grab-and-go meal or snack. Options include a turkey or ham sub sandwich or a classic favorite grape or strawberry PB&J Uncrustable. Click on the link below to order your Meals to Go!
Any meal not picked up will be held through breakfast the next day; after that, it will be discarded, and the account will still be charged.
NEW Birthday Treats
The Minnewaska Area Food & Nutrition would like to help celebrate your child's birthday! We are now offering USDA smart snacks available to be purchased and delivered right to your child's classroom! Click on the link below to order your Birthday Treats!
Wellness
The purpose of the Wellness Committee is to to create and evaluate methods that promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Committee Members
Bridget Gallagher, FNS Director
Megan Boutain, School Nurse
Shelley Svec, Horizon Public Health
We are currently looking for parent, students, staff or community members to join our committee. If interested contact Bridget Gallagher to be invited to the next virtual committee meeting.
Farm to School
Fresh foods taste best! We partner with several local farmers for fresh ingredients on our menus.