Food Service Program

Free School Meals for All Students Has Ended

When the 2021-2022 school year ended, so did free meals for every student. The federal government funded a program that allowed all students access to free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress recently declined to continue funding this program.

We understand this change may cause you to worry. However, there are important steps you can take NOW to be sure your student receives the meals they need this school year.

Your student can still receive free or reduced priced meals this fall, your student qualifies.  However, you must take action to make it happen, unless you have received notice of direct certification in the mail.

Please complete the 2022-2023 online application for free or reduced meals. The application is available on the district’s website (www.northvilleschools.org) by going to the departments tab, then choosing food service, after which select free and reduced program from the righthand side menu. Once there, the link to the online application can be found about midway down the page. The online application link can also be found in the MiStar Parent Connect portal.  Paper applications can be printed using the document file on the free and reduced program page and will also available at the school that your child attends once the office reopens on August 15th.

If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, you may begin depositing money into student accounts at any time to prepare for the cost of school lunches next year. Money can be deposited online before schools starts through the MiStar Parent Connect portal.  Once school resumes money can be deposited online or can be sent to school with your student (cash or check). Information on meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year are listed below;

If your student has a negative lunch account balance, we encourage you to pay it off as soon as possible and then begin depositing money into the account to prepare for the 2022-2023 school year. You can check your students balance online and make a payment online, through the MiStar Parent Connect portal.

Completing an application is the only way to be considered for free or reduced meals next school year.

Please take action now.

For assistance, please contact our Food Service Department at 248-344-3690.

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