Food Services
For any questions or concerns please contact:
Ricky Welling, Food Service Director
Email: Richard.Welling@neric.org
Phone: (518) 674-7004
Free School Meals
Read the letter to parents here.
All Averill Park CSD students are eligible to receive FREE school meals (1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day), regardless of family income, through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Ala carte items, snacks and beverages are also available for purchase.
No application is required; however, families should complete this Household Income Eligibility Form (HHIE). The data gathered from this form can qualify students for additional benefits and allows the district to receive additional state and federal funding. The online form only requires an income range and is confidential.
For questions about the HHIE form, please contact: Susan Frank, Food Service Specialist, at susan.frank@neric.org or 518-464-5133.
2024-25 Averill Park CSD Back to School Flyer
Cafeteria Menus
June 2025 Menus
May 2025 Menus
You can also view menus, allergens, and nutritional values on LINQ Connect, here.
If you have difficulty accessing the above menus, please email crosiera@apcsd.org.
Breakfast
Breakfast is available to all students in every building.
In order to meet USDA requirements, school breakfasts must contain no more than 30% of calories from fat, and less than 10% from saturated fat. In addition, breakfast must provide one-fourth of the Recommended Dietary Allowances for protein, calcium, iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and calories.
Research shows that children who eat breakfast:
- show improvement on math, reading and standardized test scores
- establish healthier habits for later in life
- have fewer absences and incidences of tardiness
- are more likely to behave better in school
- consume more calcium, fiber, foliate and protein
LINQ Connect Information
Students will continue to have individual school meal accounts on LINQ Connect. Parents/Guardians can manage those accounts here and add funds for additional meals and snacks not included in the free breakfasts and lunches. Online deposits can be added to LINQ Connect here or checks can be made payable to Averill Park Central School District’s Food Service Department.
Policies
In the event that a student does not have money to purchase lunch, we have developed a meal charge policy. The District also developed a Wellness Policy.
Food Assistance Resources
SNAP
SNAP provides monthly benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations. SNAP helps families stretch their food budget so kids can get the nutrition they need to learn and grow. Apply for SNAP online at MyBenefits.ny.gov
The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) offers one-on-one help applying for SNAP. NOEP can tell you if you may be eligible for SNAP, answer questions, and help with your application. It’s free and confidential. Find a NOEP Coordinator near you at FoodHelpNY.org.
Summer Food
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Please click here to find a location near you or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site nearby.
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