Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand!

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

PANDEMIC ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER (P-EBT)

Does your child receive free or reduced-price school meals during the school year, or you believe you may now be eligible based on a recent income change? Pandemic-EBT can help you feed your family while schools are closed. You will receive a card that you can use to purchase food. Apply here today: https://www.colorado.gov/cdhs/p-ebt

If your family is not currently enrolled in SNAP benefits, you must complete an application to receive P-EBT.

To successfully complete the P-EBT application, you will need your children(s) State Assigned Student ID (SASID) number. You can access your Student's State ID number through the Parent Portal. In the portal, click on More in the left Menu then click on student information.

MEAL APPLICATIONS

A new application must be filled out every school year, students who were in Widefield School Dist. 3 on the meal program through May 2020 will have their benefits until September 29, 2020 unless an application is received and processed before the cut off date. New application benefits will be in effect as soon as the application is processed. Please have your application turned in before this date to allow time to process.

Lunch applications will be available in the Nutrition Services Office July 1, 2020, and will also be available in the schools when staff return for 2020-2021 school year. The online application process will be available July 1, 2020, you can access the online application system by clicking the link on the left "Meal Applications" .

SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS

If your child has special dietary needs, have the Medical Statement Form filled out by your physician. You can obtain a form from our website, your school nurse or by contacting the Nutrition Services Office.

COMPLAINT PROCEDURE

Any person alleging discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability has a right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discriminatory action. All civil rights complaints within Widefield School District 3's Food and Nutrition Services Department should be directed to John Roche, Operations Manager of Nutrition Services. He can be reached via phone at (719) 391-3560 or by email at rochejohn@wsd3.org. Complaints can be submitted verbally, in writing, or anonymously. 

Civil Rights Complaint Form

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