School Meal Information

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students. The Chelmsford Public Schools proudly serve lunch (and breakfast at Chelmsford High School and Harrington Elementary only) as part of the National School Lunch Program. Your children may qualify for either free or reduced cost lunch. The Eligibility Criteria and Instructions For Applying may be found here.  Parents may apply at www.lunchapp.com or by sending a printed application found in the lower right side of this page at anytime during the year.  Each year parents must submit a new application and applications from the prior year will expire 30 days after the start of school. In order to meet the criteria for a meal that qualifies as free or reduced the student must select three components at lunch including a fruit or vegetable.

  • Our meals meet and often exceed USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program.
  • We follow strict caloric and nutrient guidelines per grade.
  • Every School Lunch is served with a variety of FREE Fruit and Veggie sides.
  • Each month we feature fresh Harvest of the Month selections. 
  • A healthy body equals a healthy mind!  

 Lunches include at least five meal components and a variety of fruits & vegetables.

Menu subject to change

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Meal Prices 2023-2024

Breakfast:

 Grades K-4: FREE

2nd Breakfast: $1.75

Grades 5-12: FREE

2nd Breakfast: $1.75

Lunch:

 Grades K-4: FREE

2nd Lunch: $2.75

Grades 5-12: FREE

2nd Lunch: $3.25

Lunch includes main meal or alternate choice, vegetable, fruit and milk

Milk:

 Grades K-12: $.75

(USDA does not allow us to give out just milk for free)

At least 3 components must be taken, one of which must be a fruit or vegetable, per the USDA
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     Nutrition Information

Chelmsford Food and Nutrition Services takes food allergies seriously. We are committed to working with students, parents/guardians, and medical providers to minimize risk and provide a safe environment for students with food allergies.

Every effort has been made to include all nutrient information and allergens, however changes occur; all product labels are always available in the school kitchen. Please reach out to the director or dietitian with any questions. 

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Harvest of the Month

Monthly Harvest Info

 

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Non-Discrimination Statement

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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    [email protected]

 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

12/09/2022
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