Welcome To HCSD Food Service Department

Our Food Service Department provides healthy meals and snacks to students and staff through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program. These programs follow rules set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Summer Meal Options for Students

Families can find free meal sites for children during the summer by:

Calling 1-866-3Hungry (1-866-348-6479) or 1-877-8Hambre (1-877-842-6273)
Texting “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 914-34-7744
Visiting:https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder

SUN Bucks – Extra Money for Groceries

During the school year, about 30 million kids eat breakfast and lunch through USDA programs. In the summer, many lose access to those meals, even though they still need healthy food.

Pennsylvania offers SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefit that gives eligible school-aged children $120 to help families buy more food. SUN Bucks works with other benefits like SNAP and WIC, and kids can still eat free meals at summer meal sites.

Learn more: www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunbucks

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Thanks to our partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, we want families to know that income limits for SNAP (formerly called food stamps) have recently increased. More families may now qualify for food help.

Check eligibility here: https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/what-we-do/individuals-families/resources-beyond-food/snap/

Food Safety

Our department is committed not only to serving healthy meals but also to keeping high standards for food safety and cleanliness.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

The USDA does not allow discrimination in its programs or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital or family status, income from public assistance, political beliefs, or past civil rights activity.

If you need information in a different format (Braille, large print, audio, sign language, or another language), contact the USDA TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 or use the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a discrimination complaint:

Fill out the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), available online or at any USDA office.
Or write a letter with the same information and send it by:

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442
Email: [email protected]

The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.