Nutrition Services

Due to COVID-19 school closures, students enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th and are eligible for Free or Reduced Lunch may apply for food benefits through the Pandemic EBT Emergency School Meals Program or "P-EBT."

What can the benefits be used for?

• To buy food at most grocery stores, convenience stores, farmer's markets, and online through Amazon and Walmart (more information will arrive with the card)
• Cannot be used for:
  • Alcohol
  • Non-food items (i.e. household supplies, toiletry items)
  • Pre-cooked hot foods
  • Vitamin and minerals

Am I eligible to apply for P-EBT?

• If your student currently has an approved free or reduced lunch application, yes you are eligible to apply for P-EBT!

How do I apply for P-EBT?

• Submit the online application at WashingtonConnection.org by August 31st.
• Families already receiving Basic Food Benefits will automatically receive P-EBT on the existing EBT card.

What if I am incorrectly denied P-EBT?

It has come to the attention of OSPI that some families may have been incorrectly denied Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits. OSPI is working with DSHS to resolve this issue and will do whatever they can to ensure qualifying families that apply will receive their benefits.

If you have been incorrectly denied P-EBT, please call 253-530-1015 and provide the following information:

• Student(s) first and last name
• Student(s) birthdate
• Name of the school where student(s) was/were enrolled between March and June 2020
• The month the student(s) became eligible for free or reduced-price meals

​​​If you are leaving your information via voice mail, please indicate the reason for the call and leave a call back number. 

Contact 877-501-2233 for questions about the P-EBT application or Food Benefits.

The Peninsula School District announces the sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children 18 years of age and younger, free of charge through August 28.  

Lunch is a 'grab and go' sack lunch style, with either a sandwich or wrap with fruit, vegetables, and milk.  A breakfast offering (to enjoy the morning of the following day) is available to pick up at the time of the Grab & Go Hub or along an established meal delivery route. 

Students do not need to qualify for free or reduced lunch to receive a meals.

In compliance with the USDA Waiver to the Summer Food Service Program, when the child is not present when receiving meals, the number of meals will be recorded to ensure that meals are distributed to parents or guardians of eligible children, and that duplicate meals are not distributed to any child.  

When a student under the age of 18 unaccompanied by an adult picks up meals for multiple individuals, such as siblings, the state requires we record on a form the names of students who will be receiving the meals. Students picking up meals for themselves do not need to provide information, but when meals for multiple people are picked up, we ask who they are intended for as verification.
 

PSD Grab & Go Hubs

Lunch/breakfast packs are available at the following schools for pickup Monday-Friday between 11am - 1 pm.  Meal stations will be located near the front of each school to encourage social distancing.

Hubs are located at the following Schools:
Artondale Elmentary
Evergreen Elementary
Purdy Elementary
Vaughn Elementary
Gig Harbor High School

PSD Meal Delivery Along Bus Routes

Route times subject to change starting July 6th.  Please check HERE for the latest routes and stop times.

If you are not on a route and would like to be, please complete this survey 

 

 

 PSD Weekend Meal Kits

The Peninsula SD is offering weekend meal kits to pick up on Fridays at meal hubs or along a meal route.

A weekend meal kit consists of 4 meals (2 breakfast and 2 lunches).  Kits will be a mix of frozen and fresh food with guidance on what needs to be frozen and refrigerated along with cooking instructions. 

The kit is in addition to the regular meal picked up on Fridays. 

Click HERE for Multiple Language Choices

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. 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.)

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, and American Sign Language) 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.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, which can be obtained online, at https://www. ascr.usda.gov/sites/default/files/USDA-OASCR%20P-ComplaintForm-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, 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. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue,
SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;

email:
program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

The Organizations Providing Meals During COVID-19 Shutdown Map is an interactive map that connects families to district and organization websites for more information regarding meal services near them.

NOTE: This map only works on modern browsers such as Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Edge; it will not work on Internet Explorer. 

link updated 7/22/2020

View Elementary School Breakfast and Lunch Menus. 

2019-2020 Meal Prices
 

ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST 

Free $0.00 
Reduced $0.00
Paid $1.60 
Adult $2.35
Milk $0.55 

ELEMENTARY LUNCH 

Free $0.00 
Reduced (K-3) $0.00
Reduced (4th & 5th) $0.40 
Paid $2.85 
Milk $0.55 
Adult $3.60

View Middle School Breakfast and Lunch Menus. 

View High School Breakfast and Lunch Menus. 

2019-2020 Meal Prices

MIDDLE & HIGH BREAKFAST 

Free $0.00 
Reduced $0.00 
Paid $1.70 
Adult $2.30 
Milk $0.55 

MIDDLE & HIGH LUNCH 

Free $0.00 
Reduced $0.40 
Paid $3.10
Adult $3.60 
Milk $0.55

Students from households that meet Federal income guidelines are eligible for free or reduced price lunches. Complete the Free and Reduced Application returning it to your child's school main office or to the Nutrition Services Office. You may also mail your application to Peninsula School District Nutrition Services, 14015 62nd Avenue NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.

• Letter to Households (English)
• Application (English)
• Consent to Share Information
• Letter to Households (Spanish)
• Application (Spanish)

Peninsula School District Special Dietary Needs

Peninsula School District will make every attempt to accommodate students with medical or special dietary needs. Each special dietary request must be supported by a statement; it must be signed by a recognized medical authority. The medical statement must include:

• An identification of the medical or other special dietary condition which restricts the child's diet;
• The food or foods to be omitted from the child's diet; and
• The food or choice of foods to be substituted.

Additionally, the Nutrition Services Department may make food substitutions, at our discretion, for individual children who do not have a disability, but who are medically certified as having a special medical or dietary need. Such determinations are only made on a case-by-case basis. This provision covers those children who have food intolerances or allergies, but do not have life-threatening reactions (anaphylactic reactions) when exposed to the food(s) to which they have problems.

 

Below are listed are some of the options we have available for commonly identified special dietary needs:

Gluten Free Options 

• Deli Sandwiches on Gluten Free buns/ breads. Fillings include Turkey, Ham, Egg Salad, Tuna Salad*.
• Hamburger on Gluten Free bun
• Chicken Sandwich (un-breaded) on a Gluten Free Bun*
• Chicken Strips*
• Nachos*
• Pizza*
• Variety of Salads with Gluten Free Dressing

*When available. Please ask Kitchen Manager.

Tree Nuts/ Peanuts

As a policy we do not offer any products that contain tree nuts or peanut products. However, we cannot control what foods are brought in from outside. Most schools in our district offer specially designated tables that are essentially “nut free”. This enables students to enjoy their meal without the risk of cross contamination from nut oils. For any specific item or concern please contact the school Kitchen Manager for information.

Lactose

We typically do not stock lactose free dairy products due to short shelf life. If requested we will provide a suitable substitute at our discretion for students with lactose intolerances.

It is our goal to provide a high quality, enjoyable dining experience for all of the students in the Peninsula School District. If we can help answer any questions please contact your students’ cafeteria manager.

Summer feeding resources in our area

• The Family Food Hotline at 1-888-4-FOOD-WA. Calling this number will give families the location, meal times, and contact information for summer meals based on their full address, city, and/or zip code.
• The Parent Help website at ParentHelp123.org. This website is easy for families to use as they can easily access summer meal locations by entering their zip code.
• Text FOOD to 877-877. Users will receive a return text with information on summer food sites based on their zip code.

Peninsula School District Wellness Policy and Procedure documents

• Wellness Policy  
• Wellness Procedures

civil rights 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. 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.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and 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 for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov.