💵Meal Payments
💵Meal Payments
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Funds can be loaded onto student accounts electronically through LINQ Connect*, or by bringing cash or check to your student's building. For more information on meal pricing, and how to build a complete meal, please check our menus and prices page.
Parent Portal FAQs.
LINQ Connect Mobile App FAQs (English).
LINQ Connect Mobile App FAQs (Spanish).
Resource Page.
*LINQ service fee is 3.95% with a minimum of $2.85.
Please contact support@linqconnect.com if you have questions or need help with the new portal.
📩Contacts
📩Contacts
Jessy Sadler
Director of Nutrition Services - Menus | Diet Modifications
sadlerj@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-6913
Samantha Phillips
Operations Specialist - Karen Acres | Urbandale Middle School | Catering
phillipss1@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-6914
Cassie Mayrose
Administrative Assistant - Free & Reduced Meals | Waivers
mayrosec@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-6911
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Nutrition Department Mailing Address
7111 Aurora Ave
Urbandale, IA 50322
NUTRITION MANAGERS
Eden Essy
Olmsted Manager
essye@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-5808
Cynthea Streeter
Valerius Kitchen Manager
streeterc@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-6509
TBD
Webster Kitchen Manager
mayrosec@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-6911
Asmira Dolic
High School Manager
dolica@urbandaleschools.com
515-457-6915
What is Balanced U?
What is Balanced U?
The foundation for academic and future success relies on balance. Not only is it important to balance our food intake to ensure proper nutrition, but it's also important to care for our whole bodies by staying active, sleeping well, and caring for our minds. Our goal is to provide students with the information and resources they need to build positive habits to help them thrive once they leave our schools.
Small changes pave the way for a Balanced U.
Our mission: To promote a balanced lifestyle by empowering all students to positively engage in their own well-being through exposure to a variety of wholesome foods and wellness strategies.
School meals are changing, and we're delighted to be at the forefront of this change. As winners of 3 USDA Healthy Meals Incentives Awards we've made it our mission to introduce delicious, scratch made menu offerings while keeping our meals kid-friendly.
Pictured: An Olmsted student enjoys a meal of turkey pepperoni pizza with whole grain crust, homemade roasted asparagus, and mandarin oranges.
Child Nutrition programs are more than just a breakfast or lunch each day. We bring Nutrition Education into the classroom as well with fun activities to help children learn about the benefits of eating a variety of foods!
Pictured: A PK student learns about the 5 food components and why each one is important for our bodies.
Free & Reduced Meals
Free & Reduced Meals
The Free and Reduced Price Meals application must be completed annually. Any application submitted before July 1, 2025 will expire 30 days into the 2025-2026 school year.
Payments & Prices
Payments & Prices
Payments made on LINQ Connect post instantly. Cash or check delivered to your child's school may take a few days to post. Please make checks out to UCSD Nutrition Services and include your child's name in the memo section.
*LINQ Connect service fee is 3.95% with a minimum of $2.85.
Eat a Rainbow!
Eat a Rainbow!
We are surrounded by a colorful array of delicious, nutrient dense foods! The best way to ensure we are receiving all of the necessary vitamins and minerals to be our best is by eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins! Learn more...
Looking for ways to easily add fruit and vegetable servings to your day? Try these tips.
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