The lunch program is off to a great start, and we're thrilled with the amazing team that has come together. So many details go into running a new food program, and we're so grateful to the Cazers and the rest of the DC Dining team for working so hard to make this happen. Adjustments are still being made, but overall, we're getting into a good groove!
In the following link, you will see the pricing structures for DC Dining food costs. Running a food program is expensive (food costs have gone up significantly, staffing, equipment), and we are working to balance the cost of the program and what is reasonable costs for lunch. The Regular and Large lunch meals are meant to be a full meal for students. Additional costs do come in when the students add a la carte items and drinks. Please make sure to have a conversation with your child(ren) at home with expectations on what they should purchase for lunch. If you'd like to see how the lunch program works, come eat lunch with your child sometime so you can walk alongside them as they order lunch and coach them on what they should get (this is probably best for elementary students)!
Questions? Feel free to reach out at foodservice@denverchristian.org
MEAL OPTIONS:
Regular: Single entree, side vegetable, side fruit = $5 (i.e. One 3 oz cheeseburger, curly fries, melon)
Large: Double portion entree, side vegetable, side fruit = $7.50 (i.e. Two 3oz cheeseburgers, curly fries, melon)
ENTREE:
Regular: Single portion entree (i.e. One 3 oz cheeseburger only) = $3
Large: Double portion entree (i.e. Two 3 oz cheeseburgers only) = $6
HOT A LA CARTE:
Rotating hot grab and go item (i.e. taquitos, chicken tenders, bean and cheese burrito) = $4
SIDE FRUIT:
One portion of fruit = $1.25
SIDE VEGETABLE:
One portion veggie = $1.25
SALAD BAR:
Small (bowl) = $4
Large (plate) = $7.50
CHIPS: $2
SNACKS: String cheese, Gogurt, Goldfish, Smartpop, Applesauce pouch etc. $1 - $1.50
DRINKS: $1.50 - $2.50
DESSERT: Cookies, Brownies, Rice Krispie treats etc. $1.50 - $2.50
FRUIT CUP: $4
YOGURT PARFAIT: $5
SANDWICH/WRAP: $6
GRAB & GO SALAD: $5
Example combinations:
Regular Meal + Hot al a carte (1 burger, fries, melon, and taquitos) = $9
Large Meal + Hot al a carte (2 burgers, fries, melon, and taquitos) = $11.50
Hot a la carte + side fruit + side veggie (taquitos, melon, fries) = $6.50
Hot a la carte + small salad = $8
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Denver Christian Food Service