Sandy Creek Central School District
2026–2027 Parent Nutrition Guide
Welcome!

The Sandy Creek Central School Food Service Department is committed to providing nutritious, high-quality meals that fuel student learning and support healthy lifestyles. We are proud to offer a variety of fresh, wholesome foods while meeting all USDA nutrition standards.

FREE School Meals for All Students:

Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all enrolled students receive one breakfast and one lunch each school day at no cost.

A complete reimbursable meal includes:
Breakfast:
Whole grain-rich grain or meat/meat alternate
Fruit
Choice of milk

Lunch:
Entrée
Vegetables
Fruit
Choice of milk

Students are encouraged to take all meal components to receive the full nutritional benefit of school meals.

Daily Meal Choices:
In addition to the daily featured entrée, students may enjoy:

Fresh Salad Bar
Fresh Made Wraps
Deli Subs
Sandwiches
Scratch-Made Soups
Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Variety of Fresh Vegetables

Every meal includes:

Fresh fruit choices
Low-fat (1%) white milk
Fat-free flavored or unflavored milk

Menus are planned according to USDA School Nutrition Standards and are subject to change without notice due to product availability.
À La Carte Items & Second Meals:

While one complete breakfast and one complete lunch are free each day, second meals and à la carte items are not included in CEP and must be purchased.

Students must have sufficient funds in their meal account or pay at the time of purchase.

Food Allergies & Meal Modifications:

Students requiring meal accommodations because of a disability may receive meal modifications.

A completed Medical Statement for Meal Modification signed by an authorized medical professional is required before accommodations can be made.

Please contact the Food Service Office for assistance.

Household Income Survey:
Although meals are free for every student, families are encouraged to complete the annual Household Income Survey.
The information helps Sandy Creek Central School qualify for additional funding that supports:
Educational programs
Technology
Grants
Student services
School meal funding
Your information is confidential.

Farm to School:

Sandy Creek Central School proudly supports New York agriculture by purchasing locally grown and produced foods whenever possible.
Students enjoy:
Fresh local fruits
Fresh vegetables
New York dairy products
Farm-to-school taste tests
Nutrition education
School garden and agricultural activities (when available)
School Wellness

Our Food Service Department supports healthy eating by:

Offering fresh fruits and vegetables daily
Serving whole grain-rich products
Limiting saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars
Encouraging students to try new foods
Promoting lifelong healthy habits
Stay Connected
Parents can stay informed by accessing:

Monthly Breakfast & Lunch Menus
MealViewer
ParentSquare
District Website
School Social Media

Menus, nutrition information, and announcements are updated regularly.

Questions? Reach out to the Sandy Creek Central School Food Service Department
For questions regarding:

School meals
Food allergies
Meal modifications
Household Income Survey
Summer Meals
Farm to School

Please contact:
Tracy Sullivan
Food Service Director
Phone: 315-387-3445 ext. 1602

We look forward to serving your family during the 2026–2027 school year!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.