Food Services

The Washingtonville CSD Food Services Department is committed to providing nutritious, high-quality meals that appeal to children, help them stay healthy, and give them the energy they need to be successful in the classroom.

Notice to parents

usda no longer providing FREE meals FOR all STUDENTS as of JUNE 30, 2022.

free & reduced meals available by application.

The USDA program that was providing free meals for ALL students during the 2021-2022 school year has ended.

We are aware that this places an additional financial burden on district households, and encourage any family who believes they may be eligible to continue receiving free or reduced meals to apply using the resources provided below.

Why you still should apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals

As the USDA 2022-2021 free meal program expires, only students whose families have applied for free and reduced meals will continue to receive meals at no charge. If a student does not have a current approved application on file, that student must be charged full price for meals.

Apply online now
Download/Print the Free
& Reduced Meal Application (English)
Download/Print the Free
& Reduced Meal Application (Spanish)
Download/Print the Free
& Reduced Meal Parent Letter (English)
Download/Print the Free
& Reduced Meal Parent Letter (Spanish)
Free & Reduced Meal Fact Sheet
Translated Applications @ USDA

Free & Reduced Lunch Application | Online

Free & Reduced Lunch Application | Download

Non-discrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) Email: program.intake@usda.gov

Safe and free nutritious school meals

In this time of great uncertainty, one thing children and their families can count on is the availability of healthy school meals that ensure students are nourished and ready to learn. And through June 30, 2022, they are also free to all students.

Healthy foods fuel students for learning

Research shows the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program play a critical role in supporting academic achievement and combating childhood hunger and obesity.

That is why school meals continue to meet strict federal nutrition standards during the pandemic. School nutrition professionals are working hard to develop delicious meals that meet federal regulations and can be safely served to students, whether they are dining in the cafeteria, the classroom, or picking up their meals to eat at home.

School meals are safe

Food safety is our top priority. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), and the World Health Organization (WHO) all stress that there is no evidence COVID-19 spreads via food or food packaging. Whether meals are served in school or at a grab-and-go pickup location, school meal preparation is conducted in strict adherence with federal, state and local food safety regulations. In addition, CDC and FDA procedures are in place to protect school nutrition staff and the students they serve. They include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); additional cleaning of food preparation and service areas; and regular training on proper hygiene practices and food safety measures.

All you need to know about school meals

The National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs

Food Service Payments | Online

MySchoolBucks is your online portal to see information and pay your student's school related fees such as meals, tuition, lab or library fees, athletic or club fees, sporting events, and more! Adding funds to your students account is easy:

First, access your account on MySchoolBucks and add your students. If you have multiple children, you can make multiple deposits for each child during your transaction.

Next, make a payment. The deposit amount can be placed against a credit card, debit card or your checking account. All payments are securely processed using our highly secure website and encryption. All payments are quickly credited to your students account.