Pilot Breakfast Program

Last month, the Issaquah School District Food Service teams started serving breakfast at three schools as part of a pilot program. In the early fall, representatives from the Issaquah Schools Foundation and some of the PTA/PTSA expressed an interest in having the district offer breakfast for students.

During the pilot, breakfast is being served at three schools, and data will be collected about how many students participate, the cost of running the program, and the feasibility of expanding the program to some other schools in the future.

The pilot program breakfast option is only available at Clark Elementary, Issaquah Middle School and Issaquah High School. Breakfast is free of charge for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals; students who would like to purchase breakfast may do so for $2.50. If you would like your student at Clark, IMS or IHS to purchase breakfast, or are interested in applying for free or reduced-price meals, please visit the Food Services website: https://www.isd411.org/fs/pages/376 box of nonperishable staples plus a full bag of fresh produce, eggs, dairy, and protein options. Need help with grocery deliveries? Email Michelle or call 425392-4123 x104.

For now, the menu options are simple, including fruit and pre-packaged items such as yogurt, cheese, cereal, muffins, and sandwiches, in order to not create waste while the demand for the program is assessed.

We are very lucky in our community to have the support of the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank. If your family is struggling to keep your cupboards and fridge full of healthy, nutritious food, the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank can help. They serve all families with students registered in the Issaquah School District.

Their market is open Monday through Thursday from 1:00-7:00 p.m. every other week, and families can shop one time each week they are open. You can register online at https://bit.ly/ifcb-signup or you can sign up in person by visiting the food bank: 179 1st Ave SE, Issaquah, WA 98027.

In addition to their regular services, the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank has several special programs to serve the community. Most of their programs require registration, which generally begins about a month before event dates and can be found via the links below. Any questions regarding these programs can be directed to Michelle Whalen, 425392-4123 x104.

If you are not able to shop in their food bank due to transportation, health, aging, or other challenges, this program can help you by delivering the food every other week. Clients receive a customized box of nonperishable staples plus a full bag of fresh produce, eggs, dairy, and protein options. Need help with grocery deliveries? Email Michelle or call 425392-4123 x104.

Get more information here: https:// issaquahfoodbank.org/groceries-to-go

Get kid-friendly breakfast, lunch, and snack items, including fresh, healthy options, during the week-long breaks from school. Registration is encouraged to minimize wait times.

Get more information here: https:// issaquahfoodbank.org/summer-lunchprogram

Students can visit school counselors on Fridays to receive a weekend pack of kid-friendly breakfast, lunch, and snack foods that will fit in their backpack. Available at participating schools in the Issaquah School District. Need help connecting with your child's counselor? Just email Michelle or call 425-392-4123 x104.

Get more information here: https:// issaquahfoodbank.org/issaquah-powerpacks

Shop at the food bank for kid-friendly breakfast, lunch, and snack items, including fresh, healthy options, every other Thursday during summer break. Serving school-age children living in our food bank service area. Registration is encouraged to minimize wait times.

Get more information here: https:// issaquahfoodbank.org/summer-lunchprogram

Students receive a new backpack and school supply packs (based on their grade) in August to be prepared for the next school year. Serving K-12 students living in the Issaquah School District. Register online and pick it up at your local school.

Get more information here: https:// issaquahfoodbank.org/tools4school