Food & Nutrition at Midtown Community School
Midtown Community School participates in the National School Lunch Program and National Breakfast programs. For the 2026-2027 school year, we are participating in an alternative program referred to as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), which means that all students enrolled at the K-8 Broadway building may receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. Household applications for free and reduced price meals will not be collected.
Physical and nutritional health is not only important in its own right, but a critical component of a child’s healthy cognitive, social and emotional growth and development. Our Wellness Policy is one way we will reach that goal and you can read more on the policy by clicking this link. We focus on ensuring that children are well-fed with nutritious and balanced meals and snacks throughout the day. All school meals adhere to USDA guidelines.
If your child requires a modified meal, including an alternative milk option, please submit this form.
Snacks
Snacks should be a small, healthy serving of one item and some water to drink. Please do not pack a full meal for snack time; there is not adequate time or space to eat. We are a healthy school and as such, ask that children bring healthy foods if they bring lunch or snack. A list of nutritious, tasty, and easy to manage food ideas is listed in the Family Handbook – but we know there are many more! We discourage foods that contain high levels of sugar, salt, MSG, food coloring, and other additives. If a food is considered “dessert” please save it at home for after school or dinner. Candy, cookies, cake, pudding, and chocolate covered bars get eaten instead of the healthy foods you pack that are needed to nourish the mind and body for learning and playing! Only water should be sent for a snack drink. Do not send juice or carbonated beverages. In addition, snack is eaten in the classroom and spills sometimes happen.
For health reasons, such as allergic conditions, PLEASE AVOID ITEMS CONTAINING PEANUTS. In addition, we teach the children that food items may never be shared. This lesson is an issue of kindness and consideration for others’ health and well being.
