Nutrition Services
Contact
Angie Richey
Interim Nutrition Services Manager
arichey0@bccs286.org
Cheryl Byron
Nutrition Services Clerk
763-450-3386 x1401
cbyron@bccs286.org
School Meal Menus
All menus are subject to change, as food supplies are constantly changing. View the weekly menus below:
Brooklyn Center Elementary
Brooklyn Center Middle and High School
Early College Academy
After-School & Dinner Menu
Helpful Forms & Links
Students who eat breakfast and lunch every day have higher academic achievement and fewer behavior challenges than students who skip meals. At Brooklyn Center Community Schools, we do everything we can to make sure students are healthy, life-long learners.
Nutritious, creative breakfast and lunch
School lunch isn’t what it used to be! We offer whole grains, fresh salad bars and international cuisine to keep students satisfied and ready to learn.
Expanding School Wellness Opportunities
Check out our video highlight from the Minnesota Department of Education on how we prioritize student wellness!
Free & Reduced Lunch
BCCS is apart of Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program! All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs.
Our district is eligible to receive additional state and federal funds based on the number of students enrolled who reside in households that meet established federal income guidelines. If you have not already, you still need to complete the Application for Educational Benefits and turn it into your front office. A new application must be completed each year and we follow strict guidelines to protect a student's confidentiality.
Learn more about Free & Reduced Lunch
2025-2026 Free and Reduced Meal Application – English
Solicitud de Beneficios Educativos - Año escolar 25-26
Application for Educational Benefits
Our district is eligible to receive additional state and federal funds based on the number of students enrolled who reside in households that meet established federal income guidelines. We use the Application for Educational Benefits to collect household information. If you have not already, you still need to complete the Application for Educational Benefits and turn it into your front office this fall.
Pay Online For School Meals
You can use our ParentVue online parent portal to stay on top of your child’s attendance and progress, and pay securely for all your student’s meals through Fee Pay. We will then send your access key and directions for logging in.
Log into ParentVue
Read more information about FeePay and ParentVue
Spirit Food Fund
Brooklyn Center Community Schools, ISD 286, is dedicated to preparing high-quality, affordable meals for all students. School meals help students sustain the energy they need to be successful in the classroom.
Though nothing should stand in the way of a child's access to a nutritious meal, many families experience financial difficulties and cannot afford to keep money in their student's school lunch account. That is why Brooklyn Center Community Schools has created a Spirit Food Fund. Families and community members are invited to donate to the Spirit Food Fund to help a student in need pay for a school meal.
How to donate to the Spirit Food Fund
Click here to download the Spirit Food Fund form and submit with your check or money order (please do not send cash) payable to the ISD 286 Spirit Food Fund.
Brooklyn Center Community Schools ISD 286 is an equal-opportunity provider. If you have questions or need to file a complaint, contact Ben Hanson at bhanson@bccs286.org or call (763)272-8502.
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