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Cedar Springs Public Schools Food Services

Our Food Services team is committed to providing healthy, delicious meals for all students in grades K–12. Along with daily breakfast and lunch options, we also offer a full à la carte menu to meet a variety of tastes and preferences.

Free Meals Update

Cedar Springs Public Schools is excited to share that, with the release of the newly approved state budget, all students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the entire 2025–2026 school year.

We encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity to ensure every child starts the day with a healthy breakfast and enjoys a nutritious lunch at school.

Please note:

À la carte items will still be available for purchase.
Students must have a positive account balance to charge à la carte items.

For questions about food services, please contact our Food Service Director, Holly Haywood, at (616) 696-0372.

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Meal Charge Policy

Meal Charge Policy - Updated July 1, 2024

MEAL CHARGE POLICY EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
The Food Service Department is pleased to announce that all Cedar Springs Public Schools will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-2025 school year. This means all students enrolled at Cedar Springs Public Schools can receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at NO CHARGE.

À la carte items are available to purchase at an additional cost. Students must have a positive account balance to charge À la carte items.

Households are required to fill out the Education Benefits Form at cedarsprings.familyportal.cloud. Parents may also use the family portal to view account balances, meal history, and add funds to their student(s) account.
At the end of the school year, any remaining funds will be carried over to the next school year unless the parent/guardian requests a refund in writing.

If you have any questions please contact Holly Haywood, Food Service Director, at 616-696-0372 or holly.haywood@csredhawks.org.

Sincerely,
Holly Haywood
Food Service Director
Cedar Springs Public Schools

Meal Charge Policy Letter

The Breakfast Program

Studies have proved, that kids who eat breakfast achieve higher academic scores, are more alert in class, visit the school nurse less often, and are better behaved in school!

If morning meals are difficult for your family, let the School Breakfast Program help you out! No advance registration is necessary! All students are welcome every day!

School Breakfast Serving Times

Elementary Schools, Serving Breakfast at 8:45 a.m. in the cafeteria
Middle School, Serving Breakfast at 7:15 a.m. in the cafeteria
High School, Serving Breakfast at 7:20 a.m. in the cafeteria