Food Services
Contact us:
513-522-6700 or foodservice@nwlsd.org
Staff
Lisa Robison - Food Services Supervisor
Jodie Calardo- Office Personnel
About
Exciting things are happening in Northwest Local School Cafeterias! Children need healthy meals to learn and excel. All schools also participate in a Fruit & Vegetable delivery program allowing for greater variety and fresh, new options. Our delicious meals incorporate whole grains, low fat dairy and low sodium products at an affordable price.
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LUNCH PRICES
Elementary - $2.60
Middle School Starts at $2.85
High School Starts at $2.85
Elementary Lunch is priced at $2.60 and Middle School and High School lunch prices start at $2.85. Don't forget our convenient and affordable Breakfast served daily for $1.50. Free or Reduced prices apply to those who qualify. Our snack options are nutritious as well! All snack options meet the Alliance for Healthier Generation guidelines. Only snacks meeting certain criteria are offered in our district
Additional Resources
Free and Reduced Meal Prices and Application
Free and Reduced Price Meals
Northwest Local Schools Food Service Department participates in the National School Lunch Program and the National School Breakfast Program. Through this program, free or reduced-cost meals are available to children whose families meet certain income criteria. Beginning August 21, 2023 and continuing through May 23, 2025, all students qualifying for reduced-price meals will be receiving no-cost breakfast & no-cost lunch.
We are pleased to inform you that ALL all enrolled students of Colerain Elementary, Monfort Heights Elementary, Pleasant Run Elementary, Struble Elementary, Taylor Elementary, Colerain Middle, Pleasant Run Middle and White Oak Middle School are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household every day of the 2024-2025 school year! No further action is required of you. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit an application. If however, you would like to have your child(ren)’s school instructional fees waived, you must submit an application to determine fee waiver eligibility.
Free & Reduced Meal Application
To apply for free and reduced-price benefits, households should fill out and submit the application online. Additional paper copies are available in the principal’s office at each school. You can also print out a paper application here and return it to any school office. One application should be used for all children living in the same household. It is not necessary to complete an application for each child.
Who can get Free or Reduced Price Meals?
Children in households receiving government assistance such as SNAP or TANF benefits, foster, homeless, migrant, or runaway students can get free meals regardless of income. Also, if your household income is within the limits established by the USDA, your children can receive free or reduced price meals.
Four Ways to Pay
Visit Pay Schools and pay online with your credit card or PayPal account.
Give a check made payable to your child’s school cafeteria to the cashier in the school cafeteria. **Please put student’s name and ID number on the check**
Give cash (preferably in an envelope with student’s name and ID number on it) to the cashier in the school cafeteria. (available at the high schools only)
Mail a check made payable to your child’s school cafeteria to the school cafeteria.
About Free and Reduced Price Meals
Northwest Food Service is self-supporting, meaning no tax revenues fund the department. All costs, including equipment, repairs, food, supplies, and salaries are paid via revenues from students and staff members purchasing a school meal and by federal reimbursement generated from the National School Lunch Program.
Should you have any questions regarding the Department, including the National School Lunch Program, you may contact Lisa Robison, Food Services Supervisor, at 522-6700.
It's More Than Just School Lunch!
Northwest Local School District (NWLSD) is excited to announce the many benefits that come with submitting a Free and Reduced Meal Application. This simple step could unlock numerous opportunities for cost savings and additional support for your family!
Why Submit a Free and Reduced Meal Application?
Increased School Funding
By submitting your application, you help NWLSD qualify for additional Federal and State grants, which directly benefit our schools and enhance educational resources.
Access to WIFI Network Services
Your application helps determine eligibility for free or discounted internet access, ensuring your family stays connected to essential online resources.
Waived College Application Fees
Students can receive discounts or full waivers for college application fees, easing the financial burden of applying to higher education institutions.
Waivers for Instructional Fees and National Assessments
Qualifying students may also benefit from reduced or waived fees for AP Exams, ACT, SAT, and other national assessments, making advanced education more accessible.
Free Tutoring Programs
The Federal Government and the State of Ohio provide funding for in-school and after-school tutoring programs based on the number of students who qualify, ensuring academic support is available to those who need it.
Free School Meals
Eligible students will receive free breakfast and lunch throughout the school year. Additional benefits, such as P-EBT cards, may also become available.
Take Action Now!
Submitting a Free and Reduced Meal Application is a straightforward process that can result in significant benefits for your family and our community. Don't miss out on these valuable opportunities – apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, visit NWLSD's website, nwlsd.org
Together, we can ensure that every student has the resources they need to succeed
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf-
Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a
letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.