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Nutrition Services

Our Nutrition Services team is dedicated to fueling student success with healthy, balanced meals every day. We follow USDA guidelines to offer nutritious breakfast and lunch options that support growing minds and bodies. Whether it’s through fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, or allergy-friendly choices, our goal is to ensure every student has access to meals that help them thrive. Learn more about menus, meal prices, and how to apply for Free or Reduced-price meals on this page.

Free or Reduced-Price Meals refer to school meal benefits provided through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). These benefits allow eligible students to receive school meals either at no cost (free) or at a lower cost (reduced-price) based on their family's household income and size.

How to Apply: Families must complete an online application or complete a paper application and send it to Nutrition Services. You must complete a new form each school year.

Apply online Now

2025-26 Paper Application, Instructions

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Contact Us

Nutrition Services
14001 East 32nd Street South
Independence, MO 64055 - 2506
Office hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday

(816) 521 - 5371

Paying for School Meals

Meal Prices 2025-2026

Elementary Students

Breakfast
Reduced-price breakfast 

$1.90
$0.30

Lunch
Reduced-price lunch
$2.95
$0.40
Extra Milk $TBD

2nd Meal                               $4.45

Middle and High School Students

Breakfast
Reduced-price breakfast    
$1.90
$0.30
Lunch
Reduced-price lunch
$3.10
$0.40
Extra Milk $TBD

2nd Meal                            $4.45

Adults and Employees

Breakfast      $TBD
Lunch         $TBD

 

Nutrition Services Director

Welcome back to another school year. We have continued to make positive changes in our school meals and want to encourage you and your students to participate in the school breakfast and lunch programs this year.

The high schools students have an entrée salad bar that meets the reimbursable meal requirements of the Free and Reduced meal program. The meals that meet the Federal Reimbursements standards for Free & Reduced are referred to as “Value Meals." Salad bars have also been added in all 20 of our elementary schools. Low sodium, light cheese, reduced fat and whole grains are prevalent throughout the menu.

The changes that we are making are part of a district-wide initiative to provide students with quality meals, nutrition knowledge, skills and values to help them achieve academic success and a life time of health and wellness. 

We hope that you will join us in helping your student make healthy food choices in school and at home.  Together we can have a positive impact in the elimination of childhood obesity and the deadly diseases that are associated with poor eating habits.

Thank you for your continued support and please don’t hesitate to call or email if I can be of assistance to you.

Sincerely,

Brad Kramer
Nutrition Services Director

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Want to email someone about a specific topic?

Brad Kramer, Nutrition Services Director 
brad_kramer@isdschools.org

Kristin Dennison, Site Supervisor 
kristin_dennison@isdschools.org

Janis Brouillette, Free & Reduced Specialist
janis_brouillette@isdschools.org

Loretta Johnston, Bookkeeper 
loretta_johnston@isdschools.org

Jennifer Mazzarella, Purchasing 
jenny_mazzarella@isdschools.org

Mark Herrick, Warehouse Manager
mark_herrick@isdschools.org

Jill Reel, Secretary
jill_reel@isdschools.org

Jennifer Doctor, Dietetic Specialist
jenny_doctor@isdschools.org

Medical Statement for Special Dietary Needs

If your child has a food allergy, intolerance, or other medical condition that requires a special diet, the Nutrition Services can accommodate those needs with proper documentation.

To request meal modifications, a Medical Statement for Student Requiring Special Meals form must be completed and signed by a licensed physician or recognized medical authority. This form ensures our Nutrition Services team can provide safe and appropriate meals for your child.

You can download the form below or request a copy from your school’s front office or the Nutrition Services Department. Once completed, please return it to your school nurse or the Nutrition Services.

download Medical Statement for Student Requiring Special Meals