School Lunch

FREE Meal Program Restarts: Lunch Available Daily to In-Person and Digital Learners

Greendale Schools received approval to restart the FREE meal program (known as Seamless Summer Option). All children age 18 and under are eligible for free meals and the student does not need to be present to receive a meal. Students will still pay for a la carte meal items at school and those who bring a cold lunch to school do not qualify for free milk with this program. Families are only eligible for ONE free meal per day per student.

Free meals are offered on school days in our cafeterias for students enrolled in in-person learning. Elementary students may choose from the grab-and-go meal or pre-made salad. Middle and high school students receive the regular meal choice of the day with the free program. The elementary grab-and-go meal is served in a drive-thru manner from the circle drive at Greendale High School, on school days, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for digital learners. This is a temporary approval through December 31, 2020, or until USDA funds run out. We will let families know if the program ends and the meal program transitions to a paid service.

APPLY FOR THE FREE & REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM.

Greendale Nutrition Services provide a variety of healthy choices to students.  Menus are planned based on the guidelines prescribed by The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.  Choices include more fruits & vegetables, whole grains, and low sodium/lower saturated fat entrees.  Students are required to choose at least 3 of 5 meal components including a fruit or vegetable for the Meal Deal.  Students who choose to not build a meal based on these guidelines will be charged a la carte prices for their choices.

All of our a la carte items offered to students meet the nutrition standards established by The Smart Snacks in Schools and The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.  A complete list of a la carte items and prices is currently being updated and will be available soon.

Greendale serve style is called Offer versus Serve or OVS.  Offer versus Serve is a concept that applies to menu planning and the meal service.  OVS allows students to decline some of the food offered in a reimbursable lunch or breakfast.  The goals of OVS are to reduce food waste and to permit students to choose the food they want to eat.  Due to the fact that students may choose fewer selections under OVS, guidance is provided on what constitutes a reimbursable lunch and breakfast.  A food item is a specific food offered within the three food components.  The Five components of a healthy lunch  are offered: milk, fruits, vegetables, proteins and grains with strict limits on saturated fat and portion size. Under OVS, the student must select three food items, including at least 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables or a combination of fruits and vegetables, to have a reimbursable meal.  Under OVS, all students must be allowed to decline up to 2 components. 

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For questions & information about Free & Reduced Services & refunds please contact Heidi Ebben, Food Service Secretary at 414-423-0110 x 4313.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.