Back to School—Fall 2024
9/13/2024
Please see the Public Notice of Community Eligibility Provision 2024
08/23/2024
Welcome back!
Over the summer the food service department has onboarded a new point of service company that will offer more to the program. Unfortunalty as of 08/23/2024 we have not been able to set up the Payment section of the software. Students will be able to purchase extra items and additional items at the point of sale during luch with a check or cash for the first two days of school. Parents will be notified when they can add fund to their student accounts.
Students PK-5th grade will be recieveing a ID card to use during breakst and lunch this year and will be given them the first day of school.
Meals will continue to be free for all students PK-12th grade during the 2024-2025 school year. Students will be able to purchase additioanl meals for a fee.
Adult Breakfast $3.50, Adult Lunch $4.50
Student Additional Breakfast: $2.75, Student Additional Breakfast ES/MS $3.25, HS $3.75
Menus have been posted to the website on 08/23/2024.
Again if you have any questions please reach out.
Brianne Pulver
bpulver@auburn.k12.ma.us 1-508-832-7722 x4122
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Dear Parent or Guardian:
We are pleased to inform you that Auburn Public Schools was notified on October 17, 2024 that we were approved to implement a program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This was also discussed during the recorded school board meeting on September 4th 2024. What does this mean for you and your children attending the schools?
Great news! All enrolled students of Auburn Public Schools are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no cost to your household each day of the school year. Your children will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application. Children who would like to have a second meal, snacks, or beverages will have the opportunity to purchase them or utilize the money on their account. If your child(ren)'s account has a balance at the end of the year those balances will roll over to the next year or you may request a refund.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact me at bpulver@auburn.k12.ma.us
Sincerely,
Brianne Pulver
Food Service Director
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Welcome Back Students!
Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back students and families! We are excited to update you with the news that Massachusetts students will receive FREE school meals in School Year 2023-2024 and in all future years! Last month, Massachusetts became the 8th state to make Free School Meals for All permanent which means that breakfast and lunch will continue to be served at no cost to all students for years to come.
Please note that even though meals will be free for all, it is very important for families to still complete the Household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2023-2024 school year. You can view and complete the application here: https://www.auburn.k12.ma.us/departments/food-services/payment-procedures#free-application . We strongly encourage ALL families to submit this form as it allows us to waive Bus Fees, Testing and Athletic fees for those who qualify and serve families most effectively. Completing this form also helps our district to receive more federal funding to keep our Nutrition Program strong.
If you are interested, please consider applying for SNAP, the federal nutrition program that provides eligible residents with monthly financial assistance to purchase groceries. More SNAP information can be found at gettingsnap.org or by calling Project Bread’s FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.
It is our privilege to provide breakfast and lunch to your children, supporting them with nourishing and healthy meals to power through the school day! We can’t wait to see them in the coming weeks. Please reach out with any questions or concerns that you may have.
Our mission continues… to serve our students nutritious and tasty meals ! We prepare our back to school meals to be a wonderful safe experience for all or our students. Click here for breakfast and lunch services by school as well as other important information. All breakfast and lunch meals are FREE! Students can enjoy amazing nutritious and tasty meals at school, for added nutrition each day to prepare them for a great day of learning! If any questions, please email or call us.
Brianne Pulver bpulver@auburn.k12.ma.us 1-508-832-7722 x4122