Michigan Says YES to Universal Free Meals for the 2023-2024 School Year

Michigan lawmakers have approved the state’s fiscal year 2024 budget, which includes funding for universal free meals at school. 

The state’s House and the Senate passed the budget, which allocates $160 million to provide free school breakfast and lunch daily this coming school year. Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign the bill into law. 

Read the Governor's Press Release - Click Here

• Free and Reduced Lunch Application

Dear Parent or Guardian:

As we move forward into the 2023-24 school year, due to the budget recommendations proposed by Governor Whitmer, the District will again be providing both breakfast and lunch meals to all students without cost to families. However, we are still required to provide and maintain Free and Reduced Lunch Applications, as submitted. A la carte items will be available to purchase if there are funds in the student’s account. The Food Service Department will now be using MySchoolBucks, so please access the following link, which can also be found on our web site https://www.troy.k12.mi.us/departments/food-service/breakfast-lunch-menus.

Please also take a moment to complete the attached Free & Reduced Lunch/Summer EBT/Educational Benefit Application for the 2023-24 school year. While this may not pertain to everyone, it does ensure that the Troy School District will continue to receive state and federal funding for education. Without this information, Troy Schools could lose important state funding for our programs that our students are entitled to.

All information submitted is strictly confidential. Please be sure to sign the attached “Sharing Information Form” that allows the district to share your information with such programs that are mentioned below:

• Pandemic-EBT
• Pay to Participate (athletics and clubs)
• Food Support Programs (weekend backpacks, holiday meals, etc.)
• Field Trip Support Programs (reduced rates/scholarships for field trips)
• Programs that provide School Supplies and/or assist with School Fees (filled backpacks and supplies from requested supply list, testing fees, financial support for tutoring/summer programs)
• Programs that provide Holiday Support (meals, holiday gifts, opportunity for children to shop for gifts at no cost)

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our Food Service Office at 248-823-5089. Thank you for your support!

For all other FNS nutrition assistance programs, state or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights 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 (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, 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.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-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; or
 

EMAIL:
program.intake@usda.gov
 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

05/05/2022

School’s Back in Session with Fresh Menu Items!

Check out daily menus on your phone!

Your menu, catered to you.

• See information about menu items, including a photo and description.
• Filter for common food allergens like nuts, wheat and dairy
• Access nutrition information like carb counts and calories with just a few clicks
• Print menus directly from the website
• Translate your menus into different languages

Get Started Today!

1. Download or open the app.
2. Find your district.
3. Select your preferred location and favorite it.
4. View daily menu items.

Download the Nutrislice app today!  Available on the App Store and on Google Play.

Get Started! Troy School District: troysd.nutrislice.com 

• You may either set up an account at MySchoolBucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/) to deposit funds electronically OR
• You can also send your child with cash or check in an envelope. The fund will then be deposited to your student’s account on the cash register.Please besuretowriteyourchild’s full name and grade on the envelope OR
• You may bring cash or check to the Food Service Office at 4420 Livernois, Troy MI 48098

Does Your Child Have Any Food Allergies That Need Accommodation?

• If your child has a major food allergy (example: soy, dairy, gluten) and requires menu accommodation, please call the Food Service Office at 248-823-5089 or email ngervais@troy.k12.mi.us for more information.
• All menu accommodations must be accompanied with a note from your child’s physician OR with a 504 Plan and/or IEP which highlights your child’s allergy. 

How Does My Child Order Lunch?

• Your Elementary Student will order their daily lunch at the beginning of class, when attendance is taken.
• Please be sure to review the menu with your child before school.
• We offer a meat and vegetarian option each day.
• If your child requires Halal options,please call the Food Service Office at 248-823-5089.

Where Can I Find the Lunch Menu?

There are many options. TSD Website under the Food Service Department Page, Find it Fast, My TSD page, your schools website or through the Nutrislice app.

How do I navigate through the Nutrislice App and/or website?

Using the Website:  

1. Go to the URL https://troysd.nutrislice.com/
2. Click View Menus
3. Select Grade level, school and then the menu you want to see.
4. View the current day’s menu, or skip to a future date.
5. Select a food to find its description and photo, filter by allergens, print the menu and so much more!

Using the App

1. Find your district.
2. Find your school.
3. Select your menu.
4. View the current day’s menu, or skip to a future date
5. Select a food to find its description and photo, filter by allergens, print the menu and so much more!

How do I apply for Free and Reduced Priced Meals?

For more information please call the Food Service Office at 248-823-5089.  Applications are available in your School’s Front Office, at the Food Service Office or on the TSD Website .

Please contact the Food Service Department for all online payment refunds.  Contact Nicole Gervais at ngervais@troy.k12.mi.us or by calling. 248-823-5089.