Food Service

Welcome back Marion School District families!

We hope everyone has had an enjoyable and safe summer! It will be exciting to hear
from all the students upon their return and see how they’ve grown over the last few
months!
This letter contains information to continue to help your child stay healthy and active in
the new school year!
Marion School District offers free meals to ALL students! We strongly encourage your
family to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Not only does it provide financial
relief, but it also ensures your child is receiving a nutritious, balanced meal.
The National School Breakfast Program offers 4 components daily – consisting of two
grains, or a grain and protein, a fruit and a milk. In order for your child’s meal to be free,
they must select 3 items, including the fruit. Please remind your child to choose the fruit
or 100% fruit juice at each breakfast.
The National School Lunch program offers 5 components daily – a protein, a grain, a
vegetable, a fruit and a milk. In order for your child’s meal to be free, they must select 3
items, including the fruit or vegetable. Please remind your child to choose a fruit or
vegetable at each lunch.
Soy chocolate and vanilla cartons are available for students that have a doctor’s note on
file. We also make reasonable accommodations for any other dietary issues, with a
doctor’s note on file and a list of acceptable alternatives.
Each year we try to incorporate new menu items and we strongly encourage your child
to try new things! We love “taste testers” !
Marion School District also offers a fresh salad bar at lunch daily! Items from the salad
bar count towards the fruit or vegetable, so there is sure to be something your child
likes!
Thank you for your consideration and have a fabulous new school year!
Sincerely,
Marion School District Food Service

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.