The Fergus Falls Public Schools will be sponsoring a summer meal program this year. While we are waiting on the approval process, we can tell you that the meal service this summer will be more like the Off Campus Meal Program we provided during covid, rather than the eat in model we used last summer. We will be handing out a week's worth of nutritious breakfast and lunch products at a time. Return here to learn more about the particulars including the rules, hand out location, dates and times. These meals are available to anyone 18 and under. All students attending summer school, Credit Recovery or Otter Adventures will be provided opportunity to get free breakfast and lunch through the Minnesota Free Meal Program that also covers us during the school year. Summer meal programs help families with their monthly food costs, employ local district employees and help us use up unused products from the end of the year. You can also stay up to date by following us on Facebook at Otter Food Services
MINNESOTA FREE MEAL PROGRAM
We are again participating in the Minnesota Free Meal Program, providing one free breakfast and lunch per enrolled student, per school day. We can expect that this program will continue for a very long time. That said, we have two places we get funding. For those who qualify for meal benefits, the USDA has that money budgeted already. For the rest of the meals, the state has to cover that. Not only do you get additional benefits by completing a qualifying application for Educational benefits but you also save our State the money they would have had to spend on free meals. That gives our State the funds to keep this going for a long time. Please click on the Meal Application above and apply today if you have before or currently moght qualify. Your approved application really helps out you and our program!
Kennedy School's River City Food Court offers over 20 choices a day for lunch. In a week, that is over 90 different entree options. That's right, you read that correctly. Not only does it increase the likelihood students will eat but it helps the department thwart supply shortages and give us flexibility to offer all kinds of new and interesting foods without depending on all of the students wanting it. Kennedy School has 6 lunches a day with the average group getting through the food court in under 5 minutes. Less time in line means more time to eat and regroup before the rest of the day. These formats are all using a river theme. The Main Channel has homestyle options like Chicken and Waffles, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Chicken Alfredo. Tributary West Deli holds half of our deli items with subs , wraps and sandwiches galore. Watershed Pizza displays our house made pizzas with Pepperoni and Cheese Pixzza and Cheese Flatbread Pizza daily. Tributary East Deli shines with incredible pre-made gourmet salads and yogurt parfaits. The Rapids sounds fast and it is. Up to five kinds of fast food type options including Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Patties and Spicy Chicken Patties daily. The International Confluence Cafe in the small food court is where you will find Nachos, tacos and international fare like Orange Chicken, Last is the Plunge Pool Breakfast for Lunch. Today's students eat what they want when they want and breakfast at lunch is very popular featuring morning favorites only at lunch. Both food courts are in the cafeteria and both include a wide selection of grains, fruits and vegetables and two kinds of milk with every meal.
Inside the River City Food Court at Kennedy School
SPECIAL DIET AND ALLERGY NEEDS?
Institutions or organizations who sponsor and operate a federally funded Child Nutrition Program must make reasonable substitutions to meals and/or snacks on a case-by-case basis for participants who are considered to have a disability that restricts their diet: School Nutrition Program –7 CFR 210.10(m), Child and Adult Care Food Program – 7 CFR 226.20 (g), Summer Food Service Program – 7 CFR 225.16(f)(4). According to the ADA Amendments Act, most physical and mental impairments that substantially limit or affect one or more major life activities or bodily functions will constitute a disability. Sponsors are not required to accommodate special dietary requests that do not constitute a disability, including requests related to religious or moral convictions or personal preference. If these requests are accommodated, sponsors must ensure that all USDA meal pattern and nutrient requirements are met. This form must be completed by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or an advanced practice registered nurse, such as a certified nurse practitioner. Updates to this form are required only when a participant’s needs change.
Note to Districts/Schools: Parents/Guardians may provide a written request for lactose-reduced milk without a physician’s signature.
2022-23 MEAL PRICES
PK, 1-4 BREAKFAST = FREE
KINDERGARTEN BREAKFAST = FREE
5-12, LCA BREAKFAST = FREE!
MILK = $.40
ADULT BREAKFAST = $2.65
ADULT JUICE - $.45
PK-4 LUNCH = FREE!
5-12, LCA LUNCH = FREE!
MILK = $.45
ADULT LUNCH = $5.00
ADULT AND HS* ENTREE ONLY = $3.00
ADULT SALAD BAR = $3.00
*Must first take a Lunch
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ARE FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS, ONE EACH PER SCHOOL DAY.
VISION: To Provide great nutrition, nutrition education and quality meals. To maintain the highest customer service while fostering better learning and lifetime health in an enticing and welcoming environment that supports the six E’s of Child Nutrition:
1. Education
2. Eating Right
3. Exercise
4. Enthusiasm
5. Empathy
6. Excellence
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