School Lunch Menu
St .Joseph School adheres to the nutritional standards of The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. The kitchen staff prepares nutritionally balanced meals with kid friendly appeal. Our cafeteria staffs goal is to provide meals that are minimally processed, lower in sodium, sugar and additives while increasing whole grains, fruits, dark green vegetables and legumes.
Breakfast is served daily from 7:30 to 7:55 daily. The student may choose from reduced sugar cereal or a whole grain muffin, fruit, yogurt and a variety of low fat milks or orange juice. The cost is $1.00. Additional servings are not available. In the event a student arrives later than 7:55and require breakfast, they are asked to notify a teacher or the kitchen manager on duty.
Lunch, as mandated by the Nation School lunch program, includes meat or a meat alternative, vegetables, fruit, whole grain bread or alternative and low fat or fat free milk, OJ and water. Children must choose a minimum of three items offered. Every lunch has either a hot or cold offering such as a sandwich. Every effort is made to provide fresh fruit and vegetables and minimally processed menu choices. Students in grades five and six may purchase an additional portion of the hot meal. Cost of lunch is $2.15. Ala carte is .85. Children may purchase an addition drink with the school lunch. Students who bring lunch from home may purchase milk for.45 or water for .65.
Menu’s for breakfast and lunch are available online. Nutritional information is available upon request from the Cafeteria Director: Lloyd@sjy.org. Click here to view the lunch menu.
National School Lunch Program
St. Joseph School participates in the National Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Students from families who qualify (under federal guidelines) will receive breakfast and lunch free or at a reduced cost. Applications are available from the Administrative Manager or by applying online using the link on the left. Applications may be filed at any time throughout the school year for any family experiencing net income changes. All information is confidential; discrimination is not permitted in accordance with state and federal requirements.