Food Services - Child Nutrition Department
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The goal of the Food Services Department at Yelm Community Schools is to provide nutritious meals to children during the school day. We serve over 135,000 breakfast and 469,000 lunches each day to students, and we are committed to increasing participation by providing a friendly, professional, clean atmosphere focused on students as customers.
We provide students with a variety of nutritionally balanced menu options for breakfast and lunch that meet or exceed USDA’s Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act certification standards and reflect the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Today’s school meal features 100% whole grain rich products, a larger variety and quantity of fruits and vegetables, nonfat and 1% rBST free milk. Meals are trans-fat free, low in sodium, calorie controlled and includes alternate options daily to meet the needs of students with diet restrictions.
Children may qualify to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost or at a reduced price (based on Federal income eligibility guidelines). Families are encouraged to complete an application even if they are not sure if they qualify. We also encourage families to apply at any time during the school year if the household experiences a change in financial circumstances because their child may become eligible for free/reduced price meals. Eligibility is confidential, and students who utilize the benefits are not identifiable in the breakfast or lunch lines.
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Meal Prices
National School Lunch/Breakfast Program
2022-2023 Meal InformationBreakfast Breakfast K-5 $1.75 Breakfast 6-12 $1.75 Lunch Lunch K-5 $3.00 Lunch 6-12 $3.50 Milk K-12 $0.50 Adult Meal Prices Adult Adult Breakfast $2.50 Adult Adult Lunch $4.75 -
Menus
Visit our School Meal Menu website to see what each school is serving for breakfast and lunch.
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Food Handlers Information
You may obtain your Food Worker Card online or in-person. See the class schedule for details.
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Forms
2022-2023 Forms:English: -
How to Make a Donation
If you would like to make a donation to support students who need assistance, access our online donation website.
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Low & Negative Balance
Families of Yelm Community School students will be notified of low or negative balances through Skyward Family Access, School Messenger and/or by mail. Phone messages will be sent each school night. Students may be also be discreetly notified by the food service cashier. Delinquent debt not paid in full by the end of the school year will be carried over to the next school year.
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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: USDA Complaint Form or 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:
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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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Nutritional Resources & Links
Information on Food Safety, Food Handlers, Recalls and more -
Prepay for Meals Online
Parents or guardians are responsible for depositing money into their child’s account before meals are served. In addition to paying with cash and checks, parents can also pay online with their credit/debit cards.
When a student repeatedly comes to school without a meal from home or money to purchase a meal, counselors will be contacted to ensure proper resources and services are made available to the student. Frequent requests may indicate the family’s need for free or reduced-priced meals. If parents or guardians decline to complete an application on behalf of the student, the principal may complete an application on behalf of the student.
Food Service Staff
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If you need assistance, please contact
Sandy Conradi - Food Service DirectorPhone: 360.400.1151
Free and Reduced Meal Application
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Applications are available at every school location, the district office and can be downloaded below.
English:Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Consent to Share Program Eligibility Information (rev 11.7.22)Spanish:
Letter to Household
Application for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Consent to Share Program Eligibility Information (rev 11.7.22)
Return forms to your school, district office or food service department.
