2020-21 Meal Updates & Resources
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For the 2020-21 school year, LISD is committed to serving the same tasty, hot meals students are accustomed to, no matter the learning pathway. For frequently asked questions and more information about meals, please reference the FAQ's below.
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[Updated Oct. 7] Does LISD offer free meals for students?
Yes, LISD offers free meals for students.
For details, please visit LISD.net/freemeals.
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[UPDATED Oct. 7] Does LISD offer curbside meal pick-up for students?
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[UPDATED Sept. 28] Will my child still be eligible to receive meals if they are participating in virtual learning?
Yes! LISD Child Nutrition is committed to meeting the nutrition needs of all LISD students, regardless of in-person or virtual learning accommodations. Virtual learning students may pick up meals as described above. Meals will be provided in a contactless, curbside pick up format for any enrolled LISD student (including virtual learners), or any child age 18 and under. Parents, legal guardians, or students can pick up meals. Qualifying forms of identification must be provided at the time of meal pick up if the student is not present at the time of the meal pick-up. Student’s school ID cards, ID numbers, or a letter/email from the district verifying enrollment are acceptable forms of identification.
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[ADDED AUG. 7 ] What steps are being taken to ensure meals are safely prepared?
LISD Child Nutrition is committed to safely providing nutritious meals for our students. We will continue to modify our meal service models and options throughout the school year to accommodate evolving district needs while prioritizing student safety. A variety of full meals, a la carte snacks, and beverages will be offered to students following the CDC recommended guidelines outlined below:
- CDC-approved facial masks for all front-of-house employees and wherever six feet social distancing is not possible.
- Enhanced COVID-19-specific safety training, including COVID-19 mitigation tactics, PPE protocol, and employee health monitoring resources. Training also includes guidance on increased sanitation measures and social distancing techniques to help ensure the safety of our students, school community, and team members.
- Use of approved industrial cleaning supplies and disposable service ware only, eliminating all self-service items including condiments, and offering pre-assembled/pre-packaged grab and go meal options
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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: How to File a Complaint, 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:
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; - fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
- mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture