Downsize your grocery bill and save time in the kitchen by eliminating school breakfast and lunch meal prep! Read on to learn more about the districtwide free meal program available for all students.
Fresh fruits and vegetables, omelets, chicken fajitas, and more are being served in campus cafeterias throughout the district, and now these nutritious and tasty meals are free to all students. Breakfasts and lunches are available to remote and in-person learners every school day at no cost through December. These free meals for all students are made possible through a program with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure all children have access to nutritious food.
“Some families think that if they don’t qualify for free and reduced meals normally that they shouldn’t take advantage of this opportunity, but that’s not the case,” said District Child Nutrition Director Aaron Wylie. “The USDA is covering the cost of all meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and every student is welcome to free breakfasts and lunches.”
What’s on the menu? Check out school menus on the Nutrislice website.In-person learners at all campuses will access their meals as usual during their designated meal periods at no cost. Cafeteria staff continue to follow strict guidelines to preserve student health safety. Read more about cafeteria safety policies and procedures .
Remote learners will be able to receive the free meals curbside at specific locations every school day. For more information about remote learners' meals, visit the Child Nutrition website .
Please note that this special free meal program does not include a la carte items such as snacks, ice cream, snack bars, or Bistro items.
While meals are free to all students through December, students who are eligible for free/reduced meals should still apply either online at emsisd.schoollunchapp.com or through a paper application available from any school’s front office. When the current program ends, it is important that students who can benefit from a free or reduced meal price remain eligible.
The free meals program is scheduled to continue through December. Please visit the Child Nutrition website or contact their office at 817-232-0880 for more details.
