Frequently Asked Questions

Please complete the federally required medical plan of care form (click here to access) or submit a note signed by a medical professional detailing the need for a special diet, and send it to Lori McCoy through email. Click here to email Lori McCoy.

• Elementary is served from 8:50 to 9:05 a.m. Students may come directly to the cafeteria upon drop off for breakfast.  
• Middle school is served via kiosks from 7:40 to 8 a.m.
• High school is served from 7 to 7:30 a.m. in the cafeteria, coffee shop, and via kiosks.

If you sign up for a MySchoolBucks meal account, you can view a complete history of your child(s)’ purchases. Alternatively, you may fill out the request form on the website (click here to access), and the Food Service office can email you a report. 

Yes. Please complete the Parent Preference Form (click here to access).

Yes, a new meal application is required to be submitted every year, UNLESS you receive a letter from us indicating that your children are Directly Certified to receive free meals. In that instance, no further applications will be necessary.

Not always. Medicare plays a factor in becoming directly eligible for free meals, however, annual income guidelines are also taken into consideration.  

Unfortunately, federal regulations prohibit water being served in place of milk, due to the nutritional content of milk. Water is available for a la carte purchasing. Additionally, each cafeteria has either a water fountain or a water bottle refill station. Students may request cups from the cafeteria staff to use at these hydration stations.

Balances roll forward from year to year, however, upon graduation, there are three options for leftover funds:

1. The money can be transferred to a sibling’s account.
2. The money can be donated to the CHOW (Colonial Helping Others Without) account to cover past due meal balances for families in need.
3. You may request a refund for the amount, and a refund check will be mailed to your home.  

To indicate your preference for leftover funds, please complete our online form by clicking here.

Yes. Donations can be made to CSD Food Services CHOW (Colonial Helping Others Without) fund. Once received, the department works with principals and guidance counselors to determine which students are in need of assistance with balances. Donations may be sent to the Colonial School District Facilities Maintenance Center, 4118 Franklin Way, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 (attention: Food & Nutrition Services Department).

All menus must meet the nutritional guidelines as set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture. This includes serving whole grains, fruits and vegetables at every meal, and low fat milk options. All snacks must meet the national Smart Snack standards for nutrition (even our ice cream cones are made with whole grains). A Registered Dietitian is on staff to evaluate menus for nutritional content.