School Meals & Meal Distribution

For the 2021-2022 school year, breakfast and lunch are available at no cost to all students.

The District will provide free school meals to all children 2-18 years of age through the 2021-2022 school year.

Students participating in distance education may pick up meals at select distribution locations during designated times.

Distribution will be at the following locations:

• Bennett, William G. ES

• Bridger, Jim MS

• Cram, Brian and Teri MS

• Faiss, Wilbur and Theresa MS

• Guinn, Kenny C. MS

• Johnston, Carroll. MS

• Lied STEM Academy MS

• Mack, Jerome MS

• Molasky, Irwin and Susan JHS

• Desert Pines HS

Hours of Operation:

Service will begin approximately 15-30 minutes after the school dismissal for one hour.

Days of Operation:

Wednesday - three days worth of meals will be handed out

Friday - two days worth of meals will be handed out

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many meals can be picked up at a time?

A: One breakfast meal and one lunch meal per child per day.

Q: Can both breakfast and lunch be picked up at the same time?

A: Yes, both breakfast and lunch can be picked up at the same time.

Q: Are menus available?

A: Yes, menus are available online at https://ccsd.nutrislice.com

Q: What is needed for meal pick up?

A: Please have student identification cards, student numbers or student’s name, grade, and enrolled school site available for each meal being picked up. Meal eligibility for students must be verified to receive meals at no cost.

Q: My child’s school was on free breakfast when the emergency closure happened, will breakfast still be available for free?

A: Yes, breakfast will continue to be provided for free; however, lunch meals will be free based on each student’s eligibility.

Q: Where at the school will the meals be distributed from?

A: Meals will be distributed from the parking lot at each school with a food site.

Q. Can I pay cash at pick up?

A: No, cash and checks will not be accepted at this time. It is recommended that funds are deposited to student meal accounts prior to picking up meals. Funds can be deposited electronically by visiting https://www.myschoolbucks.com/.

Q. How long will these meals be provided?

A. Meals will be provided under this model as long as full-time Distance Education is in effect.

Q: Will COVID-19 safety procedures be in place?

A: Yes, students and parents/guardians will be required to wear a face covering when picking up meals. CCSD Food Service staff will also use face masks.

SPECIAL DIETS

Q: How do I order my children's medically approved special diet meals?

A: Please refer to the following Website for instructions:

https://www.ccsd.net/departments/food-service/special-diets

Q: Where do I pick up my child’s medically approved special diet meals?

A: Special diets may be picked up at the school of attendance or with advanced notice of at least four working days at an alternate school location. Please contact the Food Service Department at 702-799-8123 x5122 for assistance.

Q: How may I apply for free and reduced-price meals?

An application for meal benefits must be completed each school year and only one application is needed per household. Applications can be completed online at www.myschoolapps.com or by paper available at schools, as well as the main Food Service Department Office located at 6350 E. Tropical Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89115. Please call to make an appointment.

Processing of an application takes seven to ten operating days. In an effort to reduce processing time, parents/guardians are encouraged to apply online. For more information parents/guardians can call the Free and Reduced Food Service Office at 1-800-819-7556.