School Meal Program

2025-2026 School Meal Program

The North Merrick School District provides all enrolled students with access to school meals each school day. The district continues to be dedicated to supplying a healthy and nutritious meal to children. All students enrolled at North Merrick UFSD are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and/or lunch at school at no charge to your household each day of the 2025-2026 school year. No further action is required of you.

Starting in the 2023-24 school year, Whitson’s Nutrition, LLC will serve as the district’s food service management company.  It is the district’s goal, with its partnership with Whitson’s, to serve nutritious, well-balanced meals that appeal to students and the school community. We are pleased to provide a comprehensive school meal program that meets the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program requirements and engages students in developing a positive attitude on healthy eating. The district will continue to work collaboratively with Whitson’s for the health and safety of your children.

Please note that meals can be modified for students with disabilities and allergies. Please contact the Food Service Office to discuss any special dietary needs.
 

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

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 state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027(link is external), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination 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:

1. Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov(link sends e-mail).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.