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Nutrition Services

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The Spring Grove Area School District participates in the National School Meal Program. Nutritious meals are served every school day to help our students Learn Without Limits. Fresh fruits and vegetables from various local vendors are served daily. Milk choices are served with every meal.  

The District recognizes that student wellness and proper nutrition are related to physical well-being, growth, development, and learning readiness. In a healthy school environment, students will learn about and participate in positive dietary lifestyle practices that can improve student achievement. 
 

School Wellness Policy    Tri-annual Wellness Policy Assessment June 2024

Nutrition Services Information

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The program aims to provide participants with local, healthy products while supporting Pennsylvania farmers and producers.


Summer EBT/SUN Bucks Benefit

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Summer is a time when many children may not have access to the free and reduced-price meals they get during the school year, and households might need a little extra help putting meals on the table. SUN Bucks, Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program, is a new grocery benefits program that provides households with a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible child to buy food while school is out. Benefits can be used at local participating retailers to purchase groceries.

Many children will get these benefits automatically, but some households will need to apply. The benefits will be added to an existing SNAP/TANF EBT card or a newly issued Summer EBT card.  

More Information and Assistance

The PA Department of Human Services (DHS) and its County Assistance Offices offer Summer EBT/SUN Bucks family support.

The DHS Summer EBT/SUN Bucks webpage for families provides information about the benefit, Frequently Asked Questions, the SUN Bucks family application, and an eligibility navigator tool to help families determine if they need to apply. County Assistance Offices can provide family support for all Summer EBT/SUN Bucks questions. Use the CAO locator tool. The Statewide Customer Service Center can be reached by phone at 1-877-395-8930.


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About the National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs

Spring Grove Area School District participates in both the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) to ensure students have access to nutritious, balanced meals that support their academic success and overall well-being.

Why Are These Programs Important?

  • Supports Learning & Focus: Proper nutrition is linked to improved concentration, memory, and academic performance.

  • Promotes Healthy Eating Habits: Meals follow federal nutrition guidelines, encouraging lifelong healthy choices.

  • Ensures Accessibility: The programs provide meals at a reduced cost or free for eligible families, helping to reduce food insecurity.

  • Keeps Meal Costs Low: For every meal served, SGASD receives cash subsidies and USDA Foods. These funds help us keep school meal costs low, passing the savings on to all our Rocket families.

  • Saves You Time: If you spend 10 minutes a day packing lunch, that adds up to 30 hours (1,800 minutes) each school year.

Who Can Participate?

  • All students enrolled in SGASD schools can purchase breakfast and lunch daily.

  • Families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income eligibility guidelines set by the USDA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nutrition Services Contacts

Holly McElwee

Titles: Nutrition Services Manager
Locations: ESC
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 3030

Tamrah Reitmeyer

Titles: Administrative Assistant - Support Services
Locations: ESC
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 3025

Amy Jackson

Titles: Nutrition Supervisor - Head Cook
Locations: HS
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 7090

Virginia Adams

Titles: Nutrition Supervisor - Head Cook
Locations: MS
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 6090

Susan Snyder

Titles: Nutrition Supervisor - Head Cook
Locations: SGI
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 5090

Tuesday DeCello

Titles: Nutrition Supervisor - Head Cook
Locations: SGE
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 2090

Jacqueline Barker

Titles: Nutrition Supervisor - Head Cook
Locations: PES
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 1590

Heather Dunham

Titles: Nutrition Supervisor - Head Cook
Locations: NS
Email:
Phone Numbers:
School: 1090