Food & Cafeteria Information

Council Rock School District Food Service

Welcome to the Council Rock School District Food Service program! We are excited to partner with Aramark to serve your students nutritious, delicious meals that support their growth, learning, and well-being. Our mission is to provide high-quality dining experiences that inspire healthy eating habits and fuel academic success. Through our partnership with MySchoolBucks, we make it easy and convenient for families to manage student lunch accounts and ensure every child has access to the nutrition they need to thrive. This school year, we're committed to offering innovative menus, welcoming dining environments, and wellness initiatives that reflect our students' needs and interests. Together, we're building a foundation for lifelong healthy choices. Thank you for trusting us to nourish your children!

Contact with questions:
Amy Sura
General Manager, Aramark Student Nutrition
Amy.sura@crsd.org
215-944-2797

Food Service Frequently Asked Questions

What is available to my student daily and where can I find menus?

Breakfast and lunch are available every school day to every student in the district. Menus are accessible at CRSD Nutrislice. Families may also wish to download the free Nutrislice app.
In addition to breakfast and lunch, a variety of nutritious snacks are available to purchase. Examples include Hershey’s low-fat frozen yogurt treats, reduced-fat chips, and whole-grain rice treats.

What does a full meal include?

Breakfast menus offer a variety of entrées, fruit, and milk selections daily. When offered, students must choose at least ½ cup of fruit and two other items to make a meal. Lunch menus entrée offer a variety of choices for students, including hot items, grilled favorites, hearty salads, and sandwiches that provide meat/meat alternates and grains, along with milk, fruits, and vegetable side items. Many schools offer vegetable and fruit bars with a rainbow of produce! Students will find greens, carrots, fresh broccoli, zucchini sticks, and seasonal fresh fruits.
Of the five components offered, students MUST take at least ½ cup of fruit OR a vegetable and a minimum of two other foods for a reimbursable meal when a choice is offered.
A la carte items (e.g., snacks, ice cream, and certain drinks) are NOT included as part of the free meal and must be paid for out of the student’s lunch account

My child has specific dietary restrictions. How can I be sure that the food meets their needs?

My family qualified for free/reduced-priced meals last year. Do I need to do anything for this school year?

Yes, the free and reduced lunch program guidelines require a new application each school year. For the first 30 calendar days of the new school year, any student who was previously eligible for free or reduced-price lunch will remain eligible. However, to avoid disruption in your child’s status, a new application should be received. All CR families are encouraged to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application. Applications must be completed annually to determine eligibility. Please reach out to Karen Moody via email at kmoody@crsd.org or by phone at 215-944-1068 should you have any questions regarding the Free and Reduced program.

How do I add money to my student’s account?

Money may be added to student lunch accounts using MySchoolBucks or by sending cash or checks made out to CRSD Cafeteria to the cafeteria with your child. Remember, the envelope should be clearly marked “Lunch Program,” and include the child’s name, amount to be deposited, teacher’s room number, and parent contact information in the event of any questions.
Families can add funds to their child’s lunch account, check their account balance, or sign up for low balance notifications and auto-replenishment on My School Bucks app.

What is my child allowed to charge?

Charge policy: When a student’s lunch account has no funds or a negative balance, a breakfast and/or lunch will be made available to that student, and the account will be charged. A la carte items may not be charged to any account with a negative balance. Communication will be emailed monthly to inform parents/guardians of a negative account balance.
The amendment to Section 1337 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code prohibits schools from refusing a student a reimbursable meal if the student requests one, regardless of that student’s ability to pay for the meal at the time of service. Schools may only withhold meals from a student if they receive written instructions from a parent or guardian.