Richland School Board Approves Complimentary Meal Program
On Monday, September 21, 2020, the Richland School Board approved the USDA program, which allows the District to offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students and residents in the District boundaries (18 years of age and under). Since the program was announced on August 31st, and the Board of Education had not had a regularly scheduled meeting until September 21, the District will be making the program retroactive to September 1. This means all eligible meals purchased since September 1, 2020 will be credited on your Family Lunch Account. This process has started to take place, but may take up to 30 days to reflect on all families' accounts.
To sign up for complimentary breakfasts and lunches, please fill out the form below. You will only need to fill out the form one time, unless changes are needed. Should you have any questions, please contact Food Service Director, Jodie Pretsch, at 608-647-6063 or via email at prej@richland.k12.wi.us.
Here are few things to consider with the meal program:
1. Meals will be delivered to residences within the District boundaries on Wednesdays only. All meals (Breakfasts and Lunches) will be packaged together for the number of days your child is not attending school in-person.
2. Cooler or other container should be left near the stop (similar to the summer) so that meals can be protected from elements and maintain proper food temperatures.
3. Arrangements should be made to bring the food indoors and refrigerated (as needed) as quickly as possible after delivery.
4. If you would rather make arrangements to pick up meals at Richland Center High School, please contact Jodie Pretsch at 608.647.6063 prior to 9:00 AM on the day you wish to pick up.
5. Sign-ups should be completed no later than Noon on Monday, prior to Wednesday's delivery. Reminder: You will only need to sign up one time to be included in the program throughout its duration.
Once you complete the Sign-up form below, you will be signed up throughout the completion of the program (including any extensions), unless you notify the Food Service Director at 608-647-6063. You should also contact us, should you have any special dietary restrictions, or other questions regarding this program.
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