Food Services
Welcome to Dudley-Charlton Food Services. We strive to develop lifelong wellness through healthy eating practices. Each school day our dedicated staff provides nutritious kid friendly meals that meet national dietary guidelines.
Dear Families of DCRSD,
The Dudley Charlton Regional School District will be participating in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. As part of this program, The Dudley Charlton Regional School District will offer healthy meals every school day. The Massachusetts legislature has provided funding to make meals available at no cost to all students during school year 2023-2024, regardless of household income. However, families should still complete a Meal Benefit Application as this provides data for key funding for academic resources and may also connect families to additional benefits. This data will also support the additional funds provided by the Commonwealth for this pilot.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has approved a no cost breakfast and lunch program for all students this year in all Massachusetts Schools. This program ensures that all students will be able to receive (1) one free breakfast and (1) one free lunch per student, any additional meals must be purchased through the register, funds for these second meals can be loaded onto the students accounts at myschoolbucks.com. The pricing for second meals and second milks is as follows:
Additional Breakfasts - $1.75 Additional Lunches - $3.40 Additional Milk / Juice - $.50
Please know that our number one priority continues to be providing healthy, nutritious, and appetizing meals for your children. We love seeing them everyday and appreciate your support and patience as we continue to offer meals at no cost to all students. The good news is that free breakfast and lunch will continue throughout the school year, your participation helps our program stay strong, and we look forward to serving you.
Warmly,
Matthew Greenberg, Food Service Director
Food Allergy Disclaimer: The School Nutrition Department prepares food in commercial kitchens, where cross-contact with food allergens is possible and ingredient or recipe changes can be made. Also, manufacturers of commercial food products we purchase may change their product formulation or ingredient consistency at any time without notification. Actual ingredients and nutritional content may vary and we are not able to guarantee that any food item will be completely free of food allergens. If you have any questions or any concerns regarding ingredients of a specific food or recipe, please contact the DCRSD Food Service Department at (508) 943-5167, or by email at mgreenberg@dcrsd.org.
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Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:(1) mail: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.This institution is an equal opportunity provider.