Food Service
HEALTHY LIVING – MUSKEGON CATHOLIC CENTRAL
The Muskegon Catholic Central Food Service Department strives to serve healthy foods the students love! We analyze our recipes for nutrient content and food values using a food-based menu planning and analysis program that complies with the child nutrition guidelines for the National School Lunch Programs.
All students are offered at least 5 meal components each day at lunch (meat/meat alternative, grain (bread or pasta), 2 vegetables, fruit, and milk). Students can take all the items, or choose at least 3 items, which must include a fruit or vegetable to be considered a complete meal. Students with allergies should contact the Food Service Director for accommodations. Students with special dietary needs must have documentation on file from a Physician and turned into Angela Messany in the elementary or Becky Ray in the 7-12 Office. Forms can be found on this website.
IMPORTANT LINKS
Lunch Rates
2023/2024
Lunch Rates:
Elementary: $2.70
Middle School/ High School: $3.25
Elementary Reduced Price Lunch: $0.40
Middle School/High School Reduced Price Lunch: $0.40
Households interested in the Free/Reduce meal program must apply for the program every school year. Applications must occur within 30 days of the first day of school. If you have a current application on file, meal benefits from the previous school year will EXPIRE on the 31st day after the first day of school, which means that students will be charged FULL Price for the school meals after September 29, 2022.
Printable Free/Reduced Applications and paper copies are now available. The Food and Nutrition Department office is located in the High School Cafeteria at 1145 W. Laketon, Muskegon, MI 49441
You can also manage your child’s food account with the K-12 online payment website. You are able to add money to your child’s account and it also gives you a history of what your child is purchasing.
If you have any questions please contact us at 231.755.2201 x3280, jwehler@muskegoncatholic.org
Lunch Accounts & Online Payments
STUDENT LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Did you know… Each student has an individual lunch account. Money is only deducted from an account when the student goes through the line. You may pay cash daily; however, we strongly encourage all parents to make weekly or monthly deposits. Payments can be made online or by check, cash or money order and written out to MCC.
LUNCH ACCOUNTS & ONLINE PAYMENTS
Access Meal Account & Deposit Funds Online by visiting the following link…
Account Preview and Payments: Meal Magic Family Portal
Make one deposit for the entire family, regardless of what buildings your children are in.
Deposits are done by credit card or e-check; no debit cards.
FEE FOR SERVICE: $2.95 per deposit for credit card, regardless of deposit amount or number of students.
Please note: You will need your child’s ID number. This information is visible when you log into the Parent Internet Viewer (PIV) or can be obtained via email request to jwehler@muskegoncatholic.org. We will respond to email requests within 48 hours.
Do you want a LOW BALANCE REMINDER EMAIL? Just email us at jwehler@muskegoncatholic.org or call our office at 755-2201 x3280 with your email address and the names of your children. You will then be notified automatically if your child’s account balance falls below $5.00. NOTE: If you have a Yahoo or Charter/Comcast email address, please check your spam filters to make sure our emails reach you!
Why Am I Being Charged When I Qualify for Free Lunch?
In order for a lunch to be covered by the Free & Reduced Program, it must meet the following criteria:
Students must take at least one fruit or veggie, and at least three items total to count as a complete lunch. Otherwise each item is charged at the a la carte rate which is not covered.
If students take additional items besides what is included in a lunch, the additional items are not included in the Free & Reduced Program and will be charged to your lunch account.