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Update on Food Services at SACS 20-21
Update on Food Services at SACS 20-21- NEW DISTRIBUTION DAYS
Turns out our food is very popular! This is great news for both the school and our families! However, to meet the demands we will be shifting our grab-n-go days starting the week of 9/28/202. See below. We have also created a google form to help us identify needs as we move into our phased in hybrid model.
PLEASE PRE-ORDER USING THIS GOOGLE FORM
**SACS offers breakfast, lunch, and snack
FREE of charge to any and all children 21 and younger**
REMOTE LEARNERS/Community Members
For remote learners, food will be available to grab-n-go from the back door/ramp at the end of Lynch Street (where the children are usually dismissed).
- Mondays – 10-11am (food given for Monday and Tuesday)
- Wednesdays – 10-11am (food given for Wednesday and Thursday)
- Fridays- 10-11am (food given for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
IN-PERSON LEARNERS
For students in the building, Breakfast, Lunch and a Snack will be provided as a grab-n-go at dismissal with Breakfast to be consumed the following day before arrival to school. On Thursday, students will be given food for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you have additional children at home and would like your student to get food for them as well, please email [email protected].
SALEM PANTRY
The Salem Pantry will be joining us at our Grab-N-Go distribution sites on MONDAYS!
If a family is struggling with access to meals, they should reach out to the Food Service Dept. Erica Klag, 978-744-2105 or [email protected]
Actualización sobre servicios alimentarios de SACS 20-21-Nuevos Dias de Distribución
¡Resulta que nuestra comida es muy popular! ¡Esta es una gran noticia tanto para la escuela como para nuestras familias! Sin embargo, para satisfacer las demandas, cambiaremos nuestros días para llevar a cabo a partir de la semana del 28/9/202. Vea abajo. También hemos creado un formulario de Google para ayudarnos a identificar las necesidades a medida que avanzamos hacia nuestro modelo híbrido por fases.Debido a la demanda popular, cambiaremos nuestros días para tomar y llevar a partir de la semana del 28/9/2020.
POR FAVOR RESERVE USANDO ESTE FORMULARIO DE GOOGLE
** SACS ofrece desayuno, almuerzo y merienda
GRATIS para todos los niños menores de 21 años **
APRENDICES REMOTAS / Miembros de la comunidad
Para los estudiantes remotos, habrá comida disponible para llevar desde la puerta trasera / rampa al final de Lynch Street (donde generalmente se despide a los niños).
- Lunes – 10-11am (comida para lunes y martes)
- Miércoles – 10-11am (comida para miércoles y jueves)
- Viernes: de 10 a 11 a. M. (Comida para los viernes, sábados y domingos)
ESTUDIANTES EN PERSONA
Para los estudiantes en el edificio, el desayuno, el almuerzo y un refrigerio se les proporcionará para llevar a la salida con el desayuno que se consumirá al día siguiente antes de la llegada a la escuela. El jueves, los estudiantes recibirán alimentos para el viernes, sábado y domingo. Si tiene más niños en casa y le gustaría que su estudiante también les dé comida, envíe un correo electrónico[email protected].
DESPENSA de SALEM
¡Despensa de Salem se unirá a nosotros en nuestros sitios de distribución Grab-N-Go los LUNES!
Si una familia tiene dificultades para acceder a las comidas, debe comunicarse con el Departamento de Servicio de Alimentos Erica Klag, 978-744-2105 o [email protected]
A Letter from the Director of Food Services
Dear Parents/Guardians,
While the start of the school year looks a little different for everyone, I wanted to share with you some good news that schools nationwide received last week. The USDA extended a waiver that allows schools to serve FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students, through 12/31/20. We are thrilled with this news as it means that we will be able to provide all Salem Academy Charter School students with nutritious and nourishing food for free that will support them, both in school and at home.
What this means for your family and for Salem Academy –
- Your children, ages 0-21, will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch every day (even weekends), at no cost, in a safe and welcoming environment. This applies to students who are attending classes in school or virtual classes at home, or a hybrid combination of these models.
- You may pick up meals for your children who are remote learners at designated schools or other meal sites that are distributing meals.
- It allows Salem Academy to provide the most nourishing and appetizing meals possible for your children. When your children eat school meals, it helps the school system by providing federal funds to the district. The more meals we serve, the more funding we receive, allowing us to focus on meal quality, variety and innovative practices (new recipes, frozen take home meals, etc.). If your children have never before participated in school meals, consider trying the program this year!
- It helps you save time and money. By allowing us to prepare meals for your children you don’t have to plan and shop for your children’s breakfast and lunch each school day.
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has requested that the USDA extend free meals for all students for the entire school year. However, as of now, the USDA has only allowed this through December 31. Therefore, families should still submit a household application to determine eligibility for free and reduced price school meals. This will also allow students to qualify for any additional benefits and ensure a seamless transition when schools move back to a paid program (if the waiver is not extended for January to June 2021). Please fill out the online application at lunchapp.com.
In addition, we also encourage families to apply for SNAP benefits. SNAP provides monthly cash benefits (on an EBT card) to purchase groceries for eligible families. To apply for SNAP, visit www.startwithsnap.org or call the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333. If you are unsure whether your family is eligible, the FoodSource Hotline can assist you with eligibility questions. Families approved for SNAP are directly eligible to receive free meals at school and do not need to fill out an application for free and reduced price meals.
Our plan is as follows.
PLEASE PRE-ORDER USING THIS GOOGLE FORM
REMOTE LEARNERS/Community Members
For remote learners, food will be available to grab-n-go from the back door/ramp at the end of Lynch Street (where the children are usually dismissed).
- Mondays – 10-11am (food given for Monday and Tuesday)
- Wednesdays – 10-11am (food given for Wednesday and Thursday)
- Fridays- 10-11am (food given for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
IN-PERSON LEARNERS
For students in the building, Breakfast, Lunch and a Snack will be provided as a grab-n-go at dismissal with Breakfast to be consumed the following day before arrival to school. On Thursday, students will be given food for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you have additional children at home and would like your student to get food for them as well, please email [email protected].
SALEM PANTRY
The Salem Pantry will be joining us at our Grab-N-Go distribution sites on MONDAYS!
Please reach out with any questions you might have. Your children are the reason we do our jobs and we are here to make sure that they are fueled with good food!
Best,
Erica Klag
Food Service Director
Salem Academy Charter School
45 Congress Street
Salem, MA 01970
978-744-2105
About Food Services
Salem Academy Charter School participates in the National School Lunch Program, which offers Free and Reduced Price Lunches to qualifying families throughout the year. Simply complete an online application at LunchApp.com or print and return the application (Versión en español aquí) to the school. Be sure to fill out all necessary information – incomplete applications will not be considered. Salem Academy recognizes that circumstances can change throughout the year. If this is your situation, please don’t hesitate to apply again at any point.
Meals are provided by Sidekim Foods, which specializes in school lunches. They are a nut-free facility that serves delicious, high quality, familiar, and tasty food. The menu’s and serving sizes strictly follow the nutritional standards set forth by the USDA which includes reducing sodium and whole grains. Fruit and vegetables are served with every meal.
Vegetarian Options are available daily upon request.
Meal Costs
Breakfast is FREE for all students.
Lunch is available for $3.50 full price, or $0.40 for a reduced price.
Snack is served at 4 pm. It is FREE for all students. If your child requires a snack/s throughout the day, please send them to school with them
Milk is included in the price of lunch. We offer Skim (0%), Low-Fat (1%), and 0% chocolate or strawberry milk. Any student who wishes to purchase milk separately will be charged $0.50.
Allergen Info
We do not serve nuts (peanut or tree) but they may be present in the cafeteria as we are not a nut-free school. The menu’s above outline any allergens present in each dish. Please notify the School Nurse or the Director of Food Services of any food allergies or intolerances, or special dietary requests so that we may make any necessary accommodations.
Payments
Please remember to keep your child’s lunch account in positive standing. Salem Academy accepts cash or checks, in addition to the online payment tool. To make easy online payments you may create an account using e-Funds. You will need your child’s lunch ID number (you may need to contact Erica Klag for assistance. Directions for how to set up an account can be found here. Bills will be sent out on a monthly basis for student accounts with a negative balance greater than $10.
Please contact Erica Klag, Director of Food and Nutrition Services, with any questions:
(978) 744-2105
Documents
Free & Reduced Price Meal Policy
English Application for Free/Reduced Price Meals
Spanish Application for Free/Reduced Priced Meals
Instructions for filling out the application (English)
Instructions for filling out the application (Spanish)
Non-Discrimination Statement
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Non-Discrimination Statement: This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly.
“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/
(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: [email protected]
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”
Salem Academy Non-Discrimination Statement
Salem Academy Charter School does not discriminate o