Food Service
Lunch Menu
Cafeteria Staff
Shannon Shambo
Tina Bell
Food & Nutrition
Keene Central School offers a breakfast and lunch program to all students. The daily menu is varied and meets federal nutritional guidelines.
Our goal is to offer students fresh, nutritious food that tastes good, made with natural ingredients, including whole fresh eggs (not egg substitutes), milk and butter free of bovine growth hormones, natural sweeteners, and whole grains. We cook completely from scratch, and our eggs, vegetables, and fruit are mostly from local sources. We also serve only local grass-fed beef and naturally raised chicken. We are also blessed with a wonderful school garden that supplies some of our vegetables!
The meal plan incorporates lean sources of protein, fruits and vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and natural dairy products. We strive to help keep growing kids healthy and strong.
Meal Cost & Payment Information
Dear KCS families,
We’re excited to announce that every student at KCS is eligible for free breakfast and lunch throughout the entire 2026-2027 school year, no income qualifications required!
Why is this program being offered?
New York State is requiring all school districts participating in federal meal programs to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student, regardless of family income.
What meals are covered?
Each student receives one free breakfast and one free lunch daily. This includes the regular menu offering or the alternate meal option. The program does not cover a la carte items such as extra milk, bottled water, or snacks, but students may still purchase these separately.
Important: Please Complete the Form or use the following links to fill out electronically:
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Although all students are automatically eligible for free meals, it is critical that every family complete and return the attached form. Here’s why this matters:
- Grant Funding – The information you provide helps our district secure additional state and federal grants.
- Educational Resources – These grants fund programs, technology, and support services that benefit all students.
- Program Sustainability – Accurate reporting ensures this free meal program continues in future years.
This form takes just a few minutes to complete, but the impact on our district is significant.
We Hope You’ll Participate! Student participation is essential to the program’s success and helps ensure continued funding for our schools.
Questions?
Contact Isaac Dirolf, Food Service Director
Phone: 518-593-9655
Email: dirolf_isaac@cves.org
Thank you for your cooperation!
Meal Cost Summary
- Breakfast: FREE
- Breakfast (Adults): $3.00
- Lunch (K-12): FREE | Lunch (Adults): $5.00
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For more information please contact KCS at 518.576.4555.