Nutrition Services Department
Office
St. Francis Learning Center
4111 Ambassador Blvd. NW
St. Francis, MN 55070
CONTACT US
Office Phone: 763-753-7060
Fax: 763-753-7709
Wendy Klobe
Program Supervisor
763-753-7061
wendy.klobe@isd15.org
Deb Halde
Office Professional
763-753-7015
debra.halde@isd15.org
Amanda Olson
Kitchen Specialist
763-753-7092
amanda.olson@isd15.org
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 visit https://stfrancis.strataapps.com 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 click here.
Other Resources
Low cost Internet offer for families that qualify for free meals from Internet Essentials/Comcast (some restrictions apply)
For information on how to report a civil rights complaint click here.
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