Frequently Asked Questions

Parents who do not want their child to purchase a la carte items may set a restriction on their student account by filling out the A La Carte Form.

To request a food service account refund, please fill out this form:  Refund Request - 2024-2025

We strive to serve all students in our district who have dietary restrictions. To learn more, please visit our dietary accommodations page by clicking here.

Yes. Breakfast is available daily at all schools following USDA regulations.  

Please visit the Breakfast/Lunch Serving Times page.

Each school has lactose-free milk to meet calcium needs for students who are lactose intolerant.  Lactose free milk is made available to any student with a written request from the parent/guardian. Click here to access our dietary accommodations page. 

Reimburable Breakfast consists of 4 food components and students MUST choose at least 3 out of the 4 food components (fruit, protein, grain, milk).

Reimbursable Lunch consists of 5 food components and students MUST choose at least 3 out of the 5 food components (fruit, vegetable, protein, grain, milk).  One of the components must be a half cup of a fruit or a vegetable.

The meals are developed to include all USDA regulations for calories, fat content, maximum and minimum amounts of Grain and Meat Alternate as well as meeting compliance for a variety of fruits, vegetables, and milk options.

Southwest Foodservice Excellence is a leader in the trend toward offering healthy foods which keep students well-nourished to better perform in the classroom. Their nutrition impacts nearly every aspect of their life: the ability to think, learn, grow, and develop into healthy adults. We work with students, teachers, and administrators to educate students about healthy eating while providing tasty and nutritious choices. Students want convenience and choice. Parents want well-balanced, nutritious meals. Southwest Foodservice Excellence strives to meet the needs of both. 

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• Breakfast: $3.00 for Guest Child or Guest Adult
• Lunch: $5.50 for Guest Child or Guest Adult

Use these resources below to find a site that serves meals over the summer:

• Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.

• Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, teletypewriter (TTY): 651-291-8440.

• Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

• Use the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) texting service. Text Summer Meals to 914-342-7744. Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.

Summer Meal Site Finder