Meal Guidelines

Lunch Application

Parents

As we gear up for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, we wanted to let you know that the lunch application process will be easier than ever before. We've been working diligently to make it as convenient and accessible as possible for you and your children.

Once the application is approved by the state, you'll be able to access it online through Pay Schools Central. https://www.payschoolscentral.com/ 

We encourage all families to fill out the application to determine if your children are eligible for free or reduced meals.

So be on the lookout for updates from us regarding the approval of the lunch application for the 2023-2024 school year. Once it's ready, we'll send out detailed instructions on how to access Pay Schools Central and complete the application hassle-free.

Warm regards,

Hackensack Board of Education

Food Services

USDA Meal Guidelines

Lunch Visuals 

Table washing solution (dish soap and water) : "1 part dish soap to 10 parts water" Debby Cryer, April 2023

Table sanitizing solution (bleach and water): "Follow the instructions on the original container since instructions vary by who produces the bleach. And also, the requirements differ according to whether you need to sanitize or disinfect. So one size doesn’t fit all for those two needs." Debby Cryer, April 2023

Table Washing / Sanitizing Procedure