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Food Services

On this page you will find helpful information about Fort Plain Central School District’s Food Services. This includes:

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2025-26 School Year Menus

            February 2026

            Home income disclosure form

            Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

            Together with school meals, SNAP helps kids get the food they need.

            SNAP provides monthly benefits families can use at grocery stores and farmers markets. It also helps our school receive additional funding that benefits students.

            To learn if your family is eligible, visit SNAPHelpNY.org or text SNAPNY to 844-366-3435 and answer a few, simple questions.  It is free and confidential. In less than five minutes, you will learn if you may be eligible and how to apply for SNAP at myBenefits.NY.Gov.

            Point of Sale system

            Fort Plain Central School District has moved to the LINQ Connect lunch account payment system. Families can now utilize the LINQ Connect system and app to add money to their students’ snack accounts via credit or debit card.

            LINQ Connect takes the place of MySchoolBucks, which the district formerly used for this service.

            LINQ Connect is available via the web or as an app (download the LINQ Connect app from the Apple app store or Google Play.) This portal enables families to:

            • Put money on their child’s account online (there is a fee).
            • Transfer money from one child’s account to another (no fee)..
            • View their child’s current balance and transaction history (no fee)

            NOTE: Families who do not chose to use the LINQ Connect system may add money to their child’s snack account by sending cash or check (payable to “Fort Plain Central School”) to school via the student.

            Frequently Asked Questions about LINQ Connect.

            Meal modifications/accommodations

            No special meal accommodations will be made for students unless they have a documented medical need.

            Fort Plain Central School Nutrition Services will:

            • Make meal modifications (substitutions) prescribed by a recognized medical authority (RMA)
              to accommodate a dietary disability based on a medical statement completed and signed by a
              licensed RMA.
            • Make modifications (substitutions) for students as called for in their Section 504 or an IEP plans
              with a medical statement completed and signed by a licensed RMA.

            Fort Plain Central School Nutrition Services will not:

            • Make meal modifications (substitutions) without a completed and signed Medical Statement
              documenting a medical need.
            • Make substitutions for fluid cow’s milk or other meal components for other reasons outside of
              a documented medical need.

            If your student’s special dietary need does not fall under a documented medical need, please contact Nutrition Services at 518-993-4000 for the ingredient information available for all menu items and for assistance selecting items from the regular school menu to meet your child’s needs.

            Please note: While this ingredient list is accurate to the best of our knowledge, this document is for informational purposes only and is based on information that the manufacturers provide to the District. All items and allergens are subject to change without notice and the District makes no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.

            Download the form to request meal modifications. Completed meal modification requests should be submitted to your student’s school RN or Nutrition Services at 25 High St, Fort Plain, N.Y., 13339 or lauri.broady@fortplain.org. A meeting to discuss these requests will be set up as needed.

            If you are unable to access this document or the information it contains, please contact our District Communications Office. 

            Snacks—Child Nutrition Advisory Committee recommendations

            To Parents and Guardians:

            The Fort Plain Central School District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children’s health, well-being and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. The district has established a wellness committee, which has developed a local wellness policy. A copy of this policy is available in the District office or on this website. View Fort Plain CSD’s Wellness Policy.

            In accordance with this policy, we are asking teachers and parents to work toward providing healthier snacks and treats. Below you will find a list of suggested snacks that could take the place of “traditional” snacks such as cupcakes, candy, and cookies, snacks which have little nutritional value and high fat and/or sugar content. Please make every effort to choose items from this list when sending refreshments for your child’s class. Items marked with an asterisk (*) may contain nuts. Your child’s teacher is aware of students with nut or other allergies.

            In addition, you will find that our cafeteria meals and snacks have been modified to meet guidelines for healthier eating. As always, feel free to contact building principals with your questions or concerns. Thank You.

            Child Nutrition Advisory Committee

            Healthy snack suggestions

            Items marked with an asterisk (*) may contain nuts.

            • Fresh fruit
            • Mini-bagels or muffins
            • Fruit cups
            • Graham crackers
            • Applesauce
            • Cheese Nips or Goldfish Crackers
            • Raisins
            • Bread/rolls with butter, peanut butter, or jelly*
            • Dried fruit
            • Pretzels or popcorn
            • Fresh vegetables
            • Rice cakes
            • Whole grain and fruit bars*
            • Animal crackers
            • Trail mix without candy*
            • Baked chips
            • Granola bars*
            • Cheese and crackers
            • Yogurt/Go-gurt
            • String cheese
            • Fat-free pudding
            • Cheese slices