Food Service 2022-23

Focusing on the new school year, there is an important update from the USDA. For the past two years, the USDA has offered waivers to Child Nutrition (CN) Programs across the United States, allowing these programs to offer all students breakfast and lunch at no cost to you. Unfortunately, these waivers will expire on June 30, 2022. Starting in 2022-23, CN programs across the nation will return to normal, pre-pandemic operations. Families will once again be asked to complete and submit a current school year Free/Reduced Meal Application if they would like to see if their students qualify based on income. Free/Reduced Meal Applications for the 2022-23 school year will be available online at payschoolscentral.com after July 1. PaySchools Central can also be accessed from the LaBrae Local Schools website as well as directions for creating a PaySchools account. Paper applications will be available in the school attendance offices upon the return of staff in August. As we transition back to pre-pandemic operations, families will need to be mindful of approaching deadlines and be sure to check their emails for important updates and reminders.

Over the past few years we’ve faced a number of difficulties, but with hard work, determination, and our commitment to providing delicious and healthy meals to LaBrae students, we have prevailed. And we look forward to another great year ahead!