Food Service & Menus
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In Reading School District, our mission-driven Food Services staff work hard to ensure children are fueled up and ready to learn every day.
Explore the "Go to Your School's Menu" section on this page to learn what is being served for breakfast and lunch at your child's school, and view nutritional information for every menu item.
Free Meals for the 2021-2022 School Year
For the 2021-2022 school year, one free breakfast and one free lunch will be provided for all students every day. Students may purchase an additional breakfast for $2.25.
- 1st Student Meal = FREE
- Additional Student Breakfast = $2.25
- Adult Breakfast = $2.75
Go to Your School's Menu
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Reminders
It is the policy of the Food Services Department that if School is closed for snow or some other emergency, the meal that was prepared for that day will be served the next day.
Inclement Weather
- 1-hour delay: Breakfast will be served one hour later.
- 2-hour delay: Breakfast will not be served.
Menu substitutions are sometimes necessary because of product availability problems and supplier delivery delays. Your understanding is appreciated.
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Elementary Schools
*Notice: The elementary school menu offerings are all the same even though they have their own link.
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High School and Planning Site
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Summer Food Service Programs
Summer Food Service Programs for children are available locally. For the nearest location, call or access one of the following:
- Call 211 or 1-866-3Hungry or 1-877-8Hambre or
- Text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 877877 during the summer months.
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USDA Note
In accordance with Federal law and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible State or local Agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information is available in languages other than English.
To file a complaint alleging discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint-filing-cust.html, or at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax:202-690-7442: or
Email: Program.intake@usda.gov
*This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Main Contact(s)
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Katie M. Gioia DeVito
Director of Food Services
610-371-5607
Food Service Department Overview
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The Reading School District Food Service Program is the fourth largest school food service operation in the State and produces 22,000 meals daily. The department consists of approximately 150 employees. We service 22 school sites and three contract sites. Since implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act, every student has access to a free breakfast and lunch daily. In addition, we serve breakfast in the classroom to students at our elementary and middle schools. Our breakfast in the classroom program has received both State and Federal recognition.