FREMONT CITY SCHOOLS
Roscoe the Little Giant
Child Nutrition Department

Child Nutrition Department

All students who attend a CEP school (all FCS elementary schools) and all students at FMS and Ross who received free or reduced meals for the 22-23 school year will be receiving summer P-EBT benefits starting in mid-June. Virtual and homeschooled students are not eligible for these benefits.

The funds will all be dispersed prior to June 30, 2023. There will be a one-time disbursement of $120.00 per student. Funds will be dispersed to cards previously administered, and new cards will be administered to newly eligible students.

The phone number to report lost/misplaced cards is 1-866-386-3071. When calling, you will need to provide your name, social security number, and date of birth. The old card will then be deactivated and a new one issued. FCS is unable to assist with lost cards.

All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

Fremont Ross High School, 1100 North Street, Fremont OH 43420 will be an open site where any guardian may pick up a meal package on Mondays from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM for any child in their household. The meal distribution will run from June 12 through Aug 18, 2023. FCS will be closed on Monday June 19 th so distribution will be held on Tues June 20 th of that week. Meal packages will include 5 days of breakfast and 5 days of lunch in accordance with USDA's SFSP K-12 meal pattern. Pickup will be held as a drive thru line in the parent pick-up area on the Northwest side of the building.

Fremont Middle School, 1250 North Street. Fremont, OH 43420 will be a closed enrolled site where only students enrolled in FMS summer programming will be able to participate on site.

Otis Elementary School, 718 N Brush St, Fremont, OH 43420 will be a closed enrolled site where only students enrolled in FCS summer programming will be able to participate on site.

Lutz Elementary School, 1929 Buckland Ave, Fremont, OH 43420 will be a closed enrolled site where only students enrolled in FCS summer programming will be able to participate on site.

Meal Magic Family Portal

Once you register for an account you will be able to:

  • Pay for Meals
  • Check Meal Balances
  • View Meal History
  • File a 2022-2023 Free or Reduced Meal Application

NOTE: Funds can also be added to student meal accounts by sending cash or check to the school office.

All FCS Elementary students will be offered a free breakfast and free lunch as part of CEP (Community Eligibility Provision). If they choose not to take the full meal, they are able to purchase individual items or a la carte items for additional costs. Students who pack lunch may purchase milk if they choose.

All FMS and Ross HS students must pay for meals if they do not have a current 2022-2023 free or reduced meal application filed.

2022-2023 Meal Prices

FMS Ross Reduced Adult
Breakfast $1.50 $1.50 $0.30 $2.00
Lunch $2.80 $3.00 $0.40 $3.50

A la carte milk: $0.50 for all students and adults

Should you have any questions regarding the use of this site please contact the Child Nutrition Office at 419-334-5434.

The prevalence of food allergies in the U.S. is on the rise.

Food allergies among children have increased by nearly 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. One in every 13 children, or roughly two in every classroom, suffers from some type of food allergy.

In addition, children with a food allergy are two to four times more likely to have conditions such as asthma and other allergies.

For some, an allergic reaction to a particular food may be uncomfortable but not severe. For others, a food reaction can be frightening and even life-threatening.

If your child has a diagnosed food allergy, please contact your child's building principal and/or school nurse.

The Fremont Board of Education has an adopted policy for accommodating students with food allergies that reduces the likelihood of an allergic reaction at school. All district child nutrition department personnel will follow the appropriate food plan established for any student having a food allergy.

Please note that we must have a Doctor's note on file if your child is diagnosed with a food allergy or sensitivity and he or she is requesting an alternative meal.

If we do not have a written excuse from the child's physician, we may be unable to provide them with an alternative meal.

Please contact Tracy Rusch, Child Nutrition Supervisor, with any questions regarding this matter.

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.

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Information
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced School Meals (2022-2023) Public Release USDA Dietary Guidelines