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Food Service Department

102 Loralee Drive , Albany, NY 12205
Phone (518) 869-3576 Fax (518) 869-6481
Annette Sukup
School Lunch Director

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About Us

The South Colonie Food Service Department is dedicated to providing nutritious, balanced, and delicious meals to students across the district. Our team strives to support student health and well-being by offering a variety of healthy food options that meet the dietary needs of all students.

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For halal meal accommodations for middle and high school students, please submit the Halal Meal Request Form daily by 9 a.m. to ensure your child’s needs are met.

 

Elementary

Middle School 

High School 

In the 2023-24 school year, the South Colonie Food Services Department proudly delivered exceptional service to our school community, ensuring that every student had access to nutritious meals essential for their growth and learning.

Here’s a look at the impact we made during the year

110,119 
 

Breakfasts Served

352,600
 

Lunches Provided

462,719
 

Total Meals 

Breakfast & Lunch Program

South Colonie Schools proudly provide nutritious breakfast and lunch options to ensure students have access to healthy, balanced meals every school day. Our Food Service Department is committed to meeting the diverse dietary needs of our students. In the event of a two-hour delay, breakfast will not be served in any building except for Colonie Central High School, allowing lunch service to continue as scheduled.

 

Meal Costs for 2024-25
All South Colonie students receive complete meals at no cost this school year. Families are encouraged to complete the Free & Reduced Meal Application to determine eligibility for additional school and community benefits. Please note, second entrees, snacks, and beverages are available for purchase.

  • Milk: $0.75

 

Pay for School Lunch Online

The South Colonie Food Service Department offers a secure and convenient way to pay for meals through the LINQ Connect (formerly TITAN) online payment program. After creating an account, parents can easily add money to their child’s meal account, monitor activity, transfer funds between siblings, apply for meal benefits, set spending limits, and receive notifications when the balance is low.

We encourage parents to utilize the pre-payment option to ensure their child’s meal account is always funded. For instructions on creating a LINQ account and adding funds, please refer to the support article provided.

 

Meal Modifications and Substitutions

The South Colonie Food Service Department is committed to meeting the dietary needs of all students. Reasonable accommodations to regular meal patterns or food substitutions will be offered at no extra charge to students with disabilities, provided that the need is supported by a statement signed by a physician attesting to the need for substitutions and recommending alternative foods.

The district will also allow substitutions for non-disabled children who are unable to consume the regular meal due to medical or other special dietary needs, if the request is supported by a statement from a recognized medical authority. A nutritional equivalent to dairy milk may also be provided with a medical note.

For inquiries regarding meal modifications or substitutions for allergies, please contact the Food Service Department at the information provided.

Halal Meal Requests
For halal meal accommodations, please submit the Halal Meal Request Form daily to ensure your child’s needs are met.

 

Summer Meals
Free, nutritious meals are available to children and teens (18 and younger) nationwide during the summer months. 
Find a summer meal site near you.

Free and Reduced Priced Meals

Free Meals for All South Colonie Students in the 2024-25 School Year

Through the New York State Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, all South Colonie students are eligible to receive free meals during the 2024-25 school year, regardless of household income.

Why Complete the Free and Reduced Meals Application?
Although meals are free for all students, we encourage families to submit the Free and Reduced Meals application each year. This helps the district determine if your family qualifies for additional resources and benefits, such as financial assistance for district programs and services.

The application process is quick, confidential, and requires only one submission per household. Applications are available at your child’s school or can be downloaded below. If assistance is needed, please contact the South Colonie Food Service Department at (518) 869-3576.

To ensure timely processing, we recommend submitting the application before the school year begins. Eligibility notifications are typically sent within 4-5 business days. If you have difficulty accessing the forms, please call (518) 869-3576 for support.

 

 

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Non-Discrimination 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 here, 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:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.