Food & Nutrition

Providing nutritious food to students during the school day is another part of our commitment to
each and every Hartford student.

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Student Meal Distributions: Student Meal Pick-up Locations

PRINTABLE MAP OF LOCATIONS AND TIMES

Hartford Public Schools is committed to ensuring that all our students continue to have access to nutritious breakfast and lunch meals. Our student meal distributions are convenient, economical, and a source of healthy fruits and vegetables.

UPDATE:  March 1, 2021: As we shift to Yellow status on Monday, March 1, there will be changes in the distribution of meals that students take home.

PreK-9 In-person Learners: In-person learners in grades PreK-9 will receive 5 lunches and 5 breakfasts at school; during the Thursday meal distribution they are eligible for grab and go meals with two days worth of meals for the weekend.

10-12 Hybrid Students and Remote-only Students: Hybrid students in grades 10-12 are eligible for 5 days of grab and go meals and will receive their grab and go distribution at dismissal time either on Tuesday or Thursday.

Fully remote students are eligible for 7 days of grab and go meals and are eligible to pick up their meals on both Tuesday and Thursday.

Distribution locations and times will remain the same and they are posted below.

Meal distribution times coincide with school dismissal. Parents can pick up meals with or without student/student ID number. All students are eligible for meal pickup. Meals are available to all children 18 and younger. Meal bags will continue to be frozen/refrigerated and include both breakfast and lunch. The new student meals information will also be posted on our website at www.hartfordschools.org If you have any questions about student meals, please contact the HPS Food Services department at 860-695-8490.

We are pleased to include fresh local produce in the meals when available.

Locations, Days, and Times

Student meals will be distributed two days per week. The times and locations of meal distributions have changed, so please note the following:

Meal bags will continue to be frozen/refrigerated and include both breakfast and lunch.

The new student meals information will also be posted on our website at www.hartfordschools.org If you have any questions about student meals, please contact the HPS Food Services department at 860-695-8490.

Food and Child Nutrition Services

Lonnie Burt, MS, RD, CD-N, Senior Director of Food Services: (860) 695-8490 Email: burty001@hartfordschools.org. Read more about our award-winning Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Yolanda Burt, in this media advisory (pdf).

We provide:

• Meal services at all our schools
• Catering
• Coordination with school staff, students and families to accommodate special nutritional or medical dietary needs
• Nutrition Promotion

For questions about

Nutrition and Special Dietary Considerations:

Brunella Ibarrola, MS, RD, CD-N
Assistant Director of Nutrition Support
(860) 695-8596
ibarb001@hartfordschools.org

CEP Parent Notification Letters

2020-2021 CEP Parent Notification Letter – English

2020-2021 CEP Parent Notification Letter – Spanish

Breakfast Letters to Parents

Breakfast Letter to Parents (English) 

Breakfast Letter to Parents (Spanish) 

Non-Discrimination Statement 2019

Non-Discrimination Statement (2019) – English

Non-Discrimination Statement (2019) – Spanish

Creating a Healthy School Environment

Non-Food Rewards
Healthy Celebrations
Healthy Fundraising

SNAP and Husky Health Programs

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (pdf)
HUSKY Health Program (pdf)
HUSKY: Health Insurance for Children

Useful nutrition resources for parents

• Be an active family! (pdf)
• Build a Healthy Meal (pdf)
• Choosing Whole Grain Foods (pdf)
• Color Your Plate with Salad! (pdf)
• Cut Back on Sweet Treats (pdf)
• Eating Better On A Budget (pdf)

• Enjoy Foods From Many Cultures (pdf)
• Go-Slow-Whoa Foods chart (pdf)
• Kid-Friendly Veggies and Fruits (pdf)
• Make Better Beverage Choices (pdf)
• MyPlate Snack Tips for Parents (pdf)
• Tips on Adding More Vegetables (pdf)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.