Summer Food Service Program

Summer is here but school food service isn’t going anywhere! 

Come join us for breakfast and lunch! 

We will have activities periodically. 

Benson Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.

Free meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided, on a first come, first serve basis.

Site:  Northside Elementary Cafeteria, 1800 East Nevada Ave, Benson

Option 1:  Eat in the cafeteria daily from June 4-August 27, 2021  

   Monday - Friday   - closed on July 5th

   Serving times:  Breakfast 7:30-8:30 am    Lunch: 11:00-12:00

Option2:  Pickup a weekly Meal Box on Wednesdays

   June 9 to August 25, 2021  from 7-8 am and 11 am -1 pm

Parents must choose only 1 option.

Children who attend Discovery Kids are already getting this benefit through the daycare so they are not eligible.  Other children in the family who do not attend Discovery Kids are still eligible.

If your child requires a special diet, please fill out the form below and return to the Food Service Office at the high school.  For a child requiring Lactose Free Milk, we will need a parents written request. 

Adults are also welcome to join us for meals.  The cost is as follows for adults:

Breakfast $2.50      Lunch $4.50 

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 complaint form or letter to USDA by:


For more information, contact:

Benson Public Schools

1400 Montana Avenue

Benson, MN 56215 

Phone: (320) 843-2710

Free Meals for Kids Mobile App

No registration or prior sign-up is necessary for most sites. The sites which require prior registration are clearly marked on the site information. There are also free serving sites across the state at school, parks, recreation centers, community centers, and libraries. All kids up to age 18 can locate the nearest site, show up at the right time, and eat.

Download the free app via the app store on your smartphone, simply search "Free Meals for Kids” 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 

Connie Evenson, Food Service Director      

Office:  (320) 842-2702 

Email:  cevenson@benson.k12.mn.us