There Such Thing a FREE MEAL - pennsburysd.org

1 There is Such a Thing as a FREE MEAL. (and a REDUCED-PRICE One Too!) The Nutrition Group utilizes Nutrislice: an interactive, online way to view your child's Many families may meet the income eligibility school menus. With Nutrislice, you can: guidelines for free or reduced-price meals (both breakfast AND lunch!). View images and descriptions View nutrition information for FOR EXAMPLE: A family of four may earn up to each food $32,630/year to qualify for FREE meals (both breakfast AND lunch). Filter the menu for specific food allergies A family of four may earn between $32,630 to $46,435 to qualify for REDUCED-PRICE meals Rate foods and see carb counts School Year 2018-2019. both breakfast ($ ) AND lunch ($ ). Access the menus with the Nutrislice mobile app! NOTE: Cafeteria check-out is the same for all students, assuring confidential meal status. Visit: to see menus! Applications may be completed online at: Questions?

2 Call Pennsbury Dining Services at: 215-949-6740 Highlights of the According to national data, only 61% of families eligible for free or reduced-price meals take SCHOOL MEAL advantage of this opportunity! Age-appropriate calorie limits and portion sizes Families may qualify and apply for FREE or REDUCED-PRICE meal benefits at any time Healthy snacks with no trans fats throughout the school year. Students must choose at least cup fruit or cup vegetable to count as a meal. However, the deadline for application submission without interruption of If a fruit or vegetable choice is not Free/Reduced-Price benefits is selected, students will be charged ala carte pricing, regardless of meal status Thursday, October 11, 2018. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. (free, reduced, or paid). Pennsbury Dining Services: Can't Beat the Price of School meals Deliver SERVING HEALTHY meals SCHOOL meals !

3 GOOD NUTRITION. We all want our children to eat healthy, nutritious For just dollars a day, students can choose meals . The benefits of eating healthy meals at well-balanced meals to fuel their bodies! school are students who stay alert, are well-behaved, and are ready to learn. SCHOOL MEAL (examples). BREAKFAST. French Toast Sticks SCHOOL meals are COST-EFFECTIVE Sausage link and NUTRITIOUS! Low-fat milk Families can save time and money while providing 100% juice more nutrition for their children with school lunch. LUNCH. School food service staff do all the planning. Toasted cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread Tomato soup (1 cup). The food service department buys in bulk for Caesar side salad (1 cup). the best quality at the best price, which enables Grapes (1/2 cup). us to pass along the savings. Fresh watermelon/cantaloupe chunks (1/2 cup). Fat-free milk (8 fl. oz). Our friendly cafeteria employees are happy to assist your child in selecting nutritious meals .

4 Manage your student's cafeteria account online. Easy to Use! Go to Track your student's meal participation School meals are a nutritious bargain! and purchases. Every day, students may choose among several Add money to his/her account online* different meal options. In addition to the examples above, students may also choose among hot entr es, Set restrictions or limitations to accounts cold entr es, and a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. * Transaction fee for adding money to account online ($ ) MEAL PRICES 2018-2019. Breakfast ELEM MS HS. Price $ $ $ Reduced-price $ $ $ Breakfast prices have remained the same since 2008! Lunch ELEM MS HS PLEASE REMIND YOUR STUDENTS: Price $ $ $ To count as a meal, students MUST choose Reduced-price $ $ $ at least cup fruit or cup vegetables!