Monroe-Woodbury Central School District has been providing no cost breakfast and lunch to all in-person students at every Monroe-Woodbury school since November 1, 2023. Since the program's inception one month ago, the District’s food service team has seen an increase of 867 meals per day (breakfast and lunch) districtwide. We encourage all students to enjoy the no cost meals; no paperwork is required. Students can "line up, no need to sign up!"
This offering is made possible by the designation granted to the District by the New York State Education Department’s Child Nutrition Program (CEP). The CEP is a funding option under the National School Lunch Act that allows eligible schools to provide free meals to all students. With the Community Eligibility Provision designation, all children in Monroe-Woodbury Central School District schools attending in person can receive one breakfast and one lunch per school day at no cost, eliminating out-of-pocket expenses for families and ensuring that all students receive two nutritious meals per day.
“We are committed to providing healthy, well balanced meals for all students attending Monroe-Woodbury at no cost to their families. Our first and most important priority is ensuring that all in-person students are well fueled and ready to maximize their learning experience each day,” said Marilyn Prestia, M-W Food Services Director.
For more information, individuals may visit www.mw.k12.ny.us or contact the District’s Food Services Office via phone at (845) 460-6200, ext. 6249, or via email foodforthought@mw.k12.ny.us.