Food and Nutrition Services is a Federal Child Nutrition Program and must comply with Federal regulations. Federal Regulations state that all meals are to be paid in advance. Sacred Heart cafeteria has a pre-pay, no refund policy.

The Diocese of Lafayette sets prices for meals on an annual basis. Free and reduced priced meal applications are available for all parents at registration. An application MUST be completed each year should you choose to apply, even if your child’s lunch was free or reduced the previous year. Should you have questions regarding free or reduced applications, please call Mrs. Lana Brown.

*Note: Free and reduced applications may be requested and completed any time during the school year, beginning August 1^st.

*Everyone MUST have money in his/her account at all times.

HIGH SCHOOL PERSONAL LUNCH OPTION
Although Sacred Heart School provides hot meals every day, students in the high school department are not required to participate in the school lunch program. The following policies will be in effect for those students who elect to bring their lunch to school:
1) All lunches must be brought in some type of container/lunch box.
2) Containers/Lunch boxes must be of the size to fit in a school locker.
3) Lunches must be eaten outside the cafeteria and only during the time
     designated for lunch.
4) Students are not allowed to leave campus during lunch or have their lunch  
     brought to them at any point during the school day.
5) Students will not be allowed to add their name to the list once the teachers
    conduct student lunch counts in the morning.
 
Students are not allowed to bring/finish their breakfast/breakfast drinks on campus prior to the start of the school day.



Elementary School Meal Prices:
Students:         $1.85 per day (lunch only)
School Staff:    $3.35 per day
 
High School Meal Prices:
Students:         $2.55 per day (lunch only)
School Staff:    $3.35 per day
Visitors            $3.40

Extras:           Money MUST be in Account to receive Extras ( High School Only)
Shakes                – $1.00
Fries                   – $1.00
Entrée                – $1.25
Water                 – $1.00
Juice (10 oz.)      – $ .75

Billing Information:

• Each student must deposit money in his/her account
• Payments are accepted on line at www.schoolpaymentsolutions.com. Contact your Manager for your Child’s unique ID number (this is not, the POS number)

Free and Reduced Price Meals:

Free and Reduced priced meal applications are included with the first billing letter. An application MUST be completed at the beginning of each school year or you may apply online at www.applyforlunch.com should you choose to apply, even if your child had Free or Reduced lunches last year. Cost of Reduced lunch is $.40. Should you have any questions regarding Free or Reduced applications please call the Cafeteria Manager.

Note:  Free and Reduced applications may be requested and completed any time during the school year.

Non-discrimination Statement: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal and, where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or if all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint filingcust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at mailto:program.intake@usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.