Food Services

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. View the Nondiscrimination Statement translations page.

Pay for Your Child’s School Meals Online Using MySchoolBucks

MySchoolBucks offers the convenience of adding funds to your child’s account, scheduling automatic payments, receiving electronic “low funds” reminder notifications, and viewing a monthly report of your child’s daily spending and purchases. If you prefer not to pay online, you can still create an account to stay informed about what your child is choosing for lunch; school lunch meals remain free for students and will not be charged.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. 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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.

The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Alternative Income Forms

Alternative income forms are integral to a school district’s operations; the information collected is used to assess a district’s eligibility for specific programs and funding streams. The data enables government agencies to distribute items and services that benefit the educational experience of students such as books, technology, discounts on field trips, SAT/ACT/AP exam fee waivers and more. They can also help students and families qualify for additional programs and resources.

Moreover, the information gathered from alternative income forms ensures the Stillwater Central School District receives the appropriate amount of funding from New York State each year. This funding is essential to the district’s ability to provide a high quality educational experience and daily operations as funding is determined by the needs of students.

Families can access the alternative income form (via Google). If you have any questions or wish to submit a completed form, please contact Joan Hopeck.

Information on Free Summer Meals for Students

• Download informational flyer (*via Google Drive)

Kids and teens ages 18 and under can get free, nutritious summer meals at nearby places like parks, community centers, and libraries. Meals include foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein. Many sites offer fun activities, too.

In late June, families can use the following tools to find sites nearby (please note information is usually not available until late June):

• Use the map on SummerMealsNY.org
• Call 211 or 1-866-3-HUNGRY

Summer meals are meant to work hand-in-hand with Summer EBT, a program that provides food benefits for each eligible child during the summer months. Families can use Summer EBT benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other retailers that accept EBT.

Key things to know about Summer EBT:

• Families will receive a one-time payment covering the whole summer, not a recurring monthly payment.
• Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT benefits automatically, but some will need to apply. This webpage explains who will automatically receive benefits and who will need to apply.
• Benefits should be used quickly, as they will be removed from the benefit card 122 days after they are loaded onto your card.
• Immigration status does not affect eligibility.

Together, summer meals and Summer EBT help ensure kids have access to nutritious food while school is out. Visit SummerMealsNY.org to find summer meals near you and to learn more about Summer EBT.