Nutrition Services Department

Welcome to the Nutrition Services Department. St. Francis Area Schools provide students with access to a variety of foods that meet the health and nutritional needs of our students. We serve foods that meet state and federal requirements, which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

School meals feed the future!

• Students who qualify for reduced-price school meals will receive free lunches and breakfasts
• All kindergarten students qualify for free breakfast
• Smart snacks sold to students regulations

Nutrition Goals of School Meals

• To increase the fiber content of meals by offering complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread products and fresh fruits and vegetables
• To decrease the fat content from calories to 30 percent or less and no more than 10 percent of those calories from saturated fat over a five day period
• Reduce sodium content of meals

Nutrition Education

Nutrition Services supports the Wellness Committee initiatives by providing healthy school meals and snacks to the students of St. Francis Area Schools.

Educational Benefits
(Free/Reduced Price Meals)

Why apply for free/reduced meals? Click here (PDF) to learn how your application helps fund programs throughout the district.

For applications in Spanish, Somali or Hmong click here.

Students may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. To apply, complete the Application for Educational Benefits form mailed to all district households or click here for the online application. A new application must be submitted each school year. At public schools, the application also helps the school qualify for education funds and discounts.

To share your eligibility status with other programs fill out the Waiver of Confidentiality Form.

Other Resources

Low cost Internet offer for families that qualify for free meals from Internet Essentials/Comcast (some restrictions apply)

For information on the Angel Fund Meal Account, click here.

For information on how to report a civil rights complaint, click here.

                Menus / Meal Times                   

        Meal Payment Options / Pricing     

 Meal Regulations / My Plate Program 

            Food Safety / Food Waste            

               Nutrition Information              

       Nutrition Nuggets Newsletters      

 

Site Contacts

St. Francis High School
Cathy Phillips, Kitchen Manager – 763-213-1625
Chris Rowe, Cashier – 763-213-1617

St. Francis Middle School
Cheryl Renter, Kitchen Manager – 763-213-8573
Kelli Toikka, Cashier – 763-213-8574

Cedar Creek Elementary School
Roberta Knoop, Kitchen Manager – 763-213-8858
Marge Wannamaker, Cashier – 763-213-8859

East Bethel Elementary School
Cynthia Gardner, Kitchen Manager – 763-213-8948
Beth Olson, Cashier – 763-213-8949

St. Francis Elementary School
Marilyn Reinhardt, Kitchen Manager – 763-213-8745
Kathy Sheppard, Cashier – 763-213-8746

St. Francis Learning Center
Patti Guzy, Cook/Cashier – 763-753-7151