Child Nutrition Services

  • Christina School District 2025 Summer Meal Program Food That's In, When School Is Out


    Christina School District's Summer Cafeteria Crew will be participating in the 2025 Summer Food Service Program, which will be offered at nine Christina schools. The federally-funded program provides free breakfasts and lunches during the summer months and will be available Monday through Thursday at the sites listed below.


    All children 18 years of age and under are eligible to receive FREE breakfast and lunch. No need to apply for the program - just bring yourself and enjoy tasty and nutritious meals.


    Meal Pricing

    • Children 18 and Under: FREE
    • Adult Meal Prices: Breakfast $3.25 / Lunch $5.00


    Meal Dates & Times: 

    • Monday-Thursday, July 7 - August 7
    • Breakfast: 9:00-9:30 AM
    • Lunch: 11:45-12:15 PM


    Breakfast and Lunch will be served at the CSD Schools listed below. All meals must be eaten on site.


    Newark Sites

    • Brookside Elementary School
    • Downes Elementary School
    • Gallaher Elementary School
    • Leasure Elementary School
    • McVey Elementary School
    • Kirk Middle School
    • Christiana High School


    Wilmington Sites

    • The Bayard School
    • Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
    • Pulaski Early Education Center


    Questions? - Please contact Christina School District Child Nutrition Services at 302-454-2400, ext. 43205 or visit www.christinak12.org/schoolmeals.
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    Christina School District
    Eden Support Services
    925 Bear-Corbitt Road
    Bear, DE 19701 

    Phone:  (302) 454-2400, ext.43200
    Fax:  (302) 452-1341

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  • Free Meals for All Students

    All students in the Christina School District will receive free breakfast and lunch each day of the 2024-2025 school year. Every student, regardless of family income level, in every district school building will receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at no charge each day. 

    Families do not need to submit the Meal Benefit Form for eligibility.

    A la carte items, snacks, and second meals will still be available for purchase at the schools. Students must pay for these items with cash, check, or the pre-paid balance on their school meal accounts.
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  • Add Money to Student Cafeteria Accounts Using LINQ Connect

    LINQ Connect allows parents and guardians the ability to better monitor student spending in school cafeterias and to manage multiple meal plans throughout our District. For more information about LINQ Connect, visit www.christinak12.org/schoolmeals

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  • Food Allergies 

    For students who have food allergies, it is extremely important that you notify your school nurse and provide necessary  documentation before their return to school.  If you have any questions about what you need to provide, please contact your school nurse as soon as possible. 
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  • 2018 Silver Level Turnip the Beet Sponsor

  • Delaware School Breakfast Challenge May 2015

  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation 2013

  • HealthierUS School Challenge 2012

  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation 2011

  • About Child Nutrition Services

    Child Nutrition Services (CNS) of the Christina School District is committed to providing well-balanced meals that contribute to the health and well-being of our students. We believe nutrition influences a student's development, lifelong health status, and potential for learning. CNS provides breakfast and lunch in all K-12 buildings in the Christina School District. 
     
    The program is managed in accordance with the National School Lunch Act, policies established by the Christina School District Board of Education, the Department of Health, and the Delaware Department of Education. Part of the program is the approval of meal benefit forms for free and reduced-price school meals.