Department Overview

Brewster Central Schools believes that one of the most important ways in which we can help our children perform better in their classrooms is to provide them with the nutrition necessary for the healthy growth of their minds and bodies. Therefore, we provide breakfast and/or lunch in our schools every day.

We invite students to show their support for their school food service program through participation.

PUTNAM FOOD PANTRY LIST

Dietary Guidelines

Brewster Central School District proudly participates in the National School Lunch Program.  The USDA (Department of Agriculture) has established new dietary guidelines that moderate calories while increasing whole grains, fruits and vegetables.

Breakfast includes:
2 servings of whole grains (cereal, bagels, muffins, breakfast bars, cereal bars)
1 cup fresh, canned or frozen fruit (apple, orange, banana, peaches, applesauce, strawberries)
8 fluid ounces of milk (1% or Fat Free)

Students must select a minimum of three items and one MUST be a fruit or vegetable serving to be charged the meal price.

Lunch includes:
2 oz. of meat/meat alternative
1 cup fruit serving
3/4 cup vegetable serving (1 cup high school)
2 servings of whole grains
8 fluid ounces of milk (1% or Fat Free)

Students must select a minimum of three items and one MUST be a fruit or vegetable serving to be charged the lunch price.

Additional items are offered a la carte for an additional charge.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the Child Nutrition Services Department at 279-3702, ext. 2124.  Thank you for your interest and support of the School Lunch Program.

Payment Information

In addition to the opportunity to prepay for your student’s meals by cash or check, online prepayment will also be available. The district will be utilizing mySchoolBucks.com which is a secure online prepayment service. This service also provides parents the ability to view their child’s balance and purchase history for the past 30 days. Click here for more information.

To access mySchoolBucks.com, click the links below:

• How to Register for mySchoolBucks.com

If paying by check, please make checks payable to: Brewster Central School District.
Checks not issued payable to the order of Brewster Central School District will be returned.

As the lunch program is a self-sustaining operation, prompt payment of any charged lunches is greatly appreciated. Should you be experiencing some type of problem, please feel free to contact the Director of Child Nutrition Services at 279-3702, ext. 2124.

In addition to the above payment information, please read our Meal Charging Policy 5660.