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Food Services
District 58 Launches New Hot Lunch Program
District 58 is excited to launch its first-ever hot lunch program as part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) for all students in kindergarten through 8th grade beginning in the 2026-27 school year. With the completion of our referendum-funded construction projects and renovated school buildings, we now have the space and facilities to provide students with fresh, nourishing meals that support their health, well-being and success in the classroom.
We are proud to partner with Whitsons Culinary Group to provide wholesome, high-quality meals each school day. Menus will offer a variety of nutritious options designed to accommodate diverse dietary needs and preferences, helping ensure every student has access to a balanced meal.
Families should carefully review the updated meal pre-ordering and payment process below to help ensure a smooth experience for students and families. Links to elementary and middle school menus, pre-ordering and payment systems are provided below, along with information about free and reduced-price meals.
We look forward to this exciting new chapter for District 58 and the positive impact our hot lunch program will have on students and families!
Menus, Ordering & Payment Information
Elementary School Meals
School Menus
FD MealPlanner makes it easy to view all school menus, nutrition facts, ingredients and allergen information from any computer or mobile device. Interactive menus allow families to view meal details and nutrition information, while personalized profiles make it simple to save preferences and access menus for multiple students. Menus are subject to change based on product availability.
Go to www.FDMealPlanner.com or download the free FD MealPlanner app from the App Store or Google Play.
Meal Orders & Payment
Families must pre-order and pre-pay elementary lunch entrées and milk-only orders in www.MyMealOrder.com by Monday, 11:59 p.m. the week prior to service.
The entree selection will be made through MyMealOrder. All other offerings will be made by the students during the lunch line, such as the choice of fruit, vegetable, and/or milk. See resources below to learn what constitutes a "meal" under the National School Lunch Program.
| Week | meal service | Order & Pay by |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Thurs. 8/27 & Fri. 8/28 |
Thurs. 8/20* |
| #2 | Mon. 8/31 |
Mon. 8/24 |
| #3 | Mon. 9/7 |
Mon. 8/31 |
NOTE: For the two days of school, Thursday 8/20 will be the ordering/payment deadline.
Meal Prices
- Lunch meals = $5.00
- Reduced-price lunch = $0.40
- Milk only (white or chocolate) = $0.55
To make lunchtime quick and easy, each student will receive a food service ID card that will be kept at school and used when purchasing meals.
Middle School Meals
School Menus
FD MealPlanner makes it easy to view all school menus, nutrition facts, ingredients and allergen information from any computer or mobile device. Interactive menus allow families to view meal details and nutrition information, while personalized profiles make it simple to save preferences and access menus for multiple students. Menus are subject to change based on product availability.
Go to www.FDMealPlanner.com or download the free FD MealPlanner app from the App Store or Google Play.
No Pre-Order Needed
Pre-ordering is not required for middle school meals.
Meal Payment
District 58 uses PushCoin, a cashless payment system for middle school meals. Families can securely add funds online using an electronic check or credit/debit card, view account balances and purchase history, and manage student meal accounts at any time. Students simply scan their school ID at checkout for a fast and efficient lunch experience.
Go to www.PushCoin.com to add funds to your child's account.
Meal Prices
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Lunch meals = $5.50
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Reduced price lunch = $0.40
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Snacks a la carte: Students may also purchase individual snacks a la carte, which all meet the USDA Smart Snack guidelines. Students must have money on their account or cash in order to purchase any of the snacks or a la carte items. Charging or overdrawing accounts for the purchase of these items is not allowed.
Students will use their student ID card to purchase meals. Principals will share additional information at the start of the school year.
Resources & Information
If your family would like consideration for free/reduced cost meals, please complete the Household Eligibility Application listed below. If you do not have access to a printer, you can receive paper copies of these forms from your school office.
- 2026-27 Household Eligibility Application for Meal Benefits - English
- 2026-27 Solicitud de elegibilidad del hogar para beneficios de comitas - Español
NOTE: If you have received a District 58 email after July 2, 2026, confirming that your student has been directly certified (direct certification) for free meals or reduced-price meals, you do not need to complete an application.
If you have questions regarding the free and reduced meal/milk application process, please email applications@dg58.org.
To qualify as a National School Lunch Program (NSLP) meal, a student’s lunch must include:
- A fruit or vegetable
- Two additional meal components, such as a grain or meat/meat alternate
- Milk is optional and is not required to make a complete meal
If a student’s selections do not meet these requirements, the items will be charged at the à la carte price.
Summer Meals Outreach
Free summer meals are available to children age 18 and younger through additional options. For details, please call 800-359-2163 or visit https://wegotyouillinois.org/summer-meals.
SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, helps eligible families buy food for their school-age children during summer. Families participating in the program can receive a one-time benefit of $120 for the summer for each eligible child.
Interactive Food Map
Families in Illinois who are eligible can now find free food or meal programs with the Interactive Food Map from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and Illinois SNAP. The tool can filter the location of the food or meals, school and summer meal programs, and grocery stores and farmers markets accepting SNAP/LINK or WIC and Senior vouchers. A new filtering option allows users to find exactly which meals are offered at a location, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, supper, and weekend meals, including if the meals are offered free or at reduced prices and who is eligible.
Food matters because we love to eat. But it matters even more knowing the food choices we make directly impact the energy and focus we need to propel us forward, help us succeed and keep us healthy. But for many of us, eating healthy is hard to do. It takes planning, it takes time—it even takes the creativity and willingness to try new foods and open up to new flavors.
Our team of chefs and dietitians know how challenging eating healthy can be. But they also know that discovering healthy food can be fun, empowering and rewarding. So, we’re here to help you discover what healthy food can do for you and to help you enjoy all the positive things that can happen when you start ‘feeding your potential’.
Student wellness, including good nutrition and physical activity, shall be promoted in the District’s educational program, school activities, and meal programs. A link to District 58’s Wellness Policy is provided here. – 5150 – Wellness
Wellness Guidelines and Evaluation Tool
District 58 supports and promotes an active lifestyle for students. The District offers a variety of activities to promote student wellness. This includes the before and after school program run by Champions where recreation time is allowed for students to be active both indoors and outdoors. Athletics, Intramural sports, extracurricular groups, elementary recess, clubs, and activities are offered throughout the year. Herrick and O’Neill Middle Schools have competitive girls and boys basketball and volleyball teams. Both middle schools also offer a cross country team.
District 58 welcomes suggestions and comments concerning the development, implementation, and improvement of the school wellness policy from community members, including parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, and school administrators.
Food Service inquiries can be directed to Michelle Kovar, Manager of Business Services mkovar@dg58.org or 630-719-5839.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
email:
program.intake@usda.gov
Spanish Translations of the new Nondiscrimination Statement for SNAP, SNAP-Ed, FDPIR, and all other FNS nutrition assistance programs (e.g., CACFP, CSFP, FDD, NSLP, SFSP, WIC) are being updated. Please check the U.S. Department of Agriculture website for updates: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cr/fns-nondiscrimination-statement. Questions can be sent to sm.fn.crd-web@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.