Sun Bucks Program – More Information
USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder
Traveling this summer with kids? Did you know that all youth ages 1-18 can receive a FREE lunch through the USDA Summer Meals program.
Use the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to locate nearby meal sites in the area you are visiting:
https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
Just enter your destination to see if a summer lunch program is available.
Please note: While specific 2026 dates typically follow the academic calendar (likely starting early June), recent programs have operated from roughly June 9 through early
August.
Eligibility: All youth ages 1-18; no registration, ID, or income verification
is required.
Requirements: Meals must be eaten on-site; “grab-and-go” service is
generally not available under current federal guidelines.
Holiday Closures: Sites are typically closed for Independence Day (July 4)
and occasionally late July for staff training.
St. Mary’s shall promote student well-being and academic achievement by supporting quality nutrition and physical activity as part of the learning environment. Our Kitchen staff at SMCS prepares school lunches with great pride and enjoyment. We believe that SMCS plays an important role in shaping lifelong healthy eating habits by offering nutritious meals that follow the USDA federal child nutrition guidelines.
We offer hot lunch on full school days. Students going to after-care on half days need to bring a cold lunch.
Free & Reduced Lunch
Families who meet income guidelines may qualify for Free or Reduced Lunches. You can print the application from the file here, or come into the office to pick up a paper copy.
Current Menu
St. Mary’s Hot Lunch Program
Lunch prices for the 2025 – 2026 school year will be as follows:
Full Price Student Meal $2. 85
Extra Entree: $1.50
Additional Milk $.50
Adult Lunch: $3.70
In your welcome packet in August, you will receive a Free & Reduced Lunch Application we encourage you to complete this application to see if you qualify for free or reduced lunch prices.
St. Mary’s Catholic School will serve hot lunches to students only on full days. Lunches will not be served on half days and during holiday breaks.
Healthy Snack Tips
Wellness Policy
St. Mary’s Wellness Council will set goals, monitor, and review the policy and guidelines, and ensure that we are following all Federal, State, and Local Regulations pertaining to the Wellness Policy. The Food Service Director and PE Teacher will co-chair this committee. This committee may also include teachers, students, and potential stakeholders.
The Council will then report to the principal its recommendations for improvements and goals for the school year.
Notice: Any potential stakeholders please contact the office if you would like to participate in the development, review, update, and implementation of the SMCS Wellness Policy.
Allergies
Special Dietary Needs Form (English)
Special Dietary Needs Form (Spanish)
Allergy Information