Hot Lunch Information

** Note**  There is always a charge for any extra main entree’ or milk requested.   You may complete the online Free & Reduced application found in your new SchoolAdmin portal under Optional Forms or by selecting the 24-25 Free and Reduced School Meals Application below.  Complete, sign, and submit to the school office for evaluation.

24-25 Free and Reduced School Meals Application

Frequently Asked Questions and Eligibility Chart

Lunch: Free & Reduced Lunch Application in Additional Languages (Spanish, Polish, etc.)

Holy Spirit School Meal Charge Policy

MDE Required Price Increase letter

PEBT Student Exception Announcement and Reconsideration Application –

The Pandemic EBT Program gives food benefits via EBT cards to families with children who were not able to get free or reduced price school meals due to COVID.  This would pertain to students who learned virtually either by choice, or due to quarantine, or school closures due to Covid.  If you think you are eligible for the EBT benefit, please use the above link to download, print, and complete a Reconsideration Letter.  For more information, please visit Michigan.gov/PEBT or call 1-833-905-0028 with questions.

Summer Nutrition Program – Grand Rapids.   The Grand Rapids Public Schools Nutrition Services Department will be sponsoring the USDA funded Summer Meals programs this summer in locations throughout Grand Rapids.  Please click HERE to view and apply for this program.

Michigan Department of Education – Link to Summer Food Distribution Sites http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/schoolnutrition/#

Map: Map of Summer Food Distribution Locations

Recently, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 was enacted for all school lunch programs in order to provide healthy lunches for children.  There are requirements we follow each day with each of our entrees to include 8 oz. of low fat milk, 1/2 cup of vegetables and 1/2 cup of fruit, with limits on calories, fat and sodium.  We will continue to purchase available fresh produce and vegetables from local farmers.

We are in constant communication with the State of Michigan to ensure we are following the program and any updated requirement changes.  As changes occur, we will keep parents informed as well.

Please feel free to call if you have any questions or concerns and thank you in advance for your understanding. You can be assured that we will do our best to provide healthy lunches to your children.

Regards,

Charlotte Kufera

Lunchroom Director

lunch@hsparish.org

USDA NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department.  (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at The link to the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, , or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form.  You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form.  Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. 

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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