Food and Nutrition
Free and Reduced Lunch Program
View the monthly lunchmaster menu here
MPCSD participates in the Universal Meal Program. All meals (breakfast and lunch) are free to MPCSD students for the 2024-25 school year. Students may either bring a lunch from home or order food, no pre-ordering is required.
MPCSD uses The LunchMaster to provide meal service. MPCSD uses a “grab and go” (bulk order) format. Menu choices will be available on a first come, first served basis, however all students who participate will receive food. Popular selections will be offered on a daily basis with site menus being chosen by MPCSD staff based on school site preferences. Please note that not all LunchMaster menu options will be offered at every campus. Students should come to the lunch line with backup choices in mind and be flexible with what is available. If you are concerned your child will be unable to eat the food that is available, please pack a lunch from home. The menu below is for the whole district even though it says Hillview at the top.
Families that have students in the Early Learning Center should see the ELC menu calendar directly as ELC campuses have different choices available.
How does the grab-and-go lunch program work?
- Menu selections DO NOT need to be made in advance. Families do not order via the LunchMaster website.
- Daily selections will include vegan and gluten free options. The daily menu will be posted at school.
- Students will enter the lunch line and select what they want to eat on that day. Students will enter the first three letters of their last name when checking out a lunch. Younger students will have assistance as needed.
- Choices will be available on a first come, first served basis. Please note we always have a compliant meal of cereal, fruit and milk available.
Why is the district using the bulk order format?
Bulk ordering allows the district to reduce food waste, ease the ordering burden for families, and reduce the amount of required volunteer hours to keep the program running successfully.
What do parents/guardians need to do for their child to access the Optional School Lunch Program?
Nothing! Please tell your child to go to their school’s food line. All students have access to breakfast and lunch meals each day through this program, free of charge.
My child has allergies. How will they know what foods they can and can not have?
The Optional School Lunch Program is a free and optional lunch program that is run by school staff and parent volunteers. Given that the law prohibits schools from sharing student health information, including allergies, with volunteers, it's important to educate your child on their food allergies. Allergens will be listed on the daily menu for students to view. Kitchen staff is there to assist students with choices suited to their needs.
My child has never used the school’s lunch program. Can they start now?
Yes. Your child may come to the food line during breakfast and lunch hours and choose their meal for that day.
Are there any nuts in any of the lunches?
TheLunchMaster is a nut-free facility.
QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK
If you have any questions, or need assistance, please email lunch@mpcsd.org.