For any questions or concerns please contact:
Kelly Schenkman, School Food Director
(518) 769-9053
kschenkman@catskillcsd.org
Cafeteria Menus
Printable/Downloadable
LINQ Connect
Our LINQ Connect menus include a list of allergens and nutritional values that can be viewed by clicking on each menu item.
If you have difficulty accessing the above menus, please email kschenkman@catskillcsd.org
Free School Meals
All Catskill CSD students are eligible to receive FREE school meals (1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day), regardless of family income, through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Additional meals, snacks and a la carte items will still need to be paid for. Students will be able to purchase those items with cash or funds available on their LINQ Connect accounts.
No application is required; however families should complete this Household Income Eligibility Form (HHIE). The data gathered from this form can qualify students for additional benefits and allows the District to receive additional state and federal funding. The online form only requires an income range and is confidential.
For questions about the HHIE form, please contact: Susan Frank, Shared Food Service Specialist, susan.frank@neric.org or (518) 464-5133.
Students requesting a second meal, snack, drink, or any a la carte item must have funds either in hand or on account to pay for them. These items are not free. You can create an account for your child at LINQ Connect.
Breakfast
All students can get one free breakfast every school day. Breakfast is served every school day from 7:15-7:30 a.m. at CMS & CHS, and from 8:40-9:00 a.m. at CES (with a grab & go option for students arriving after 9:00 a.m.).
Research shows that children who eat breakfast:
- show improvement on math, reading and standardized test scores
- establish healthier habits for later in life
- have fewer absences and incidences of tardiness
- are more likely to behave better in school
- consume more calcium, fiber, foliate and protein
Payments & LINQ Connect Online Payment System
Important update: LINQ Connect has replaced MySchoolBucks as Catskill CSD’s online payment system. Students will have individual school meal accounts on LINQ Connect. Parents/Guardians can manage those accounts and add funds for additional meals, a la carte items and snacks not included in the free breakfasts and lunches. Cash and checks are still accepted. Checks can be made payable to Catskill CSD Lunch Program.
How to Setup an online LINQ Connect Account
- Register: Create an account at https://linqconnect.com and select register.
- Verify Account: Click the email verification link sent to the provided email address to verify your account.
- Sign In: Sign in at https://linqconnect.com using your email and password. Please note: You will need to add your student(s) to your LINQ Connect account.
- Click on +, then type, Catskill Central School District in the “District*” field and complete the information to link your student(s); name and student ID number.
Download the LINQ Connect Mobile App
For seamless access to your child’s account, LINQ Connect offers a free mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Install the app through these links:
- iPhone – Apple Store
- Android – Google Play Store
If you have questions or need assistance please contact Kelly Schenkman, Food Service Director: kschenkman@catskillcsd.org or see the LINQ Connect FAQ.
Pre-Payment with LINQ Connect
Secure online payments can be made using LINQ Connect. There is a $2.60 convenience fee per transaction charged by LINQ Connect. All fees go directly to LINQ Connect to cover the vendor’s costs of operating the online payment system.
Why should I set up a LINQ Connect account?
LINQ Connect allows parents/guardians to:
- Make an online payment to their children’s cafeteria accounts.
- Remotely monitor their children’s accounts.
- Set purchase limits.
- Set up automatic recurring payments.
- Set up low-balance email message alerts.
- Make other school related purchases.
Policies
- Meal Modification Statement
- Policy 5400 Student Nutrition/Wellness Plan
- Policy 5405 Student Wellness
Food Assistance Resources
Local Food Pantries
https://www.catskillfoodpantry.org/
https://regionalfoodbank.net/agencies/matthew-25-food-pantry/
SNAP
SNAP provides monthly benefits to buy food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and other locations. SNAP helps families stretch their food budget so kids can get the nutrition they need to learn and grow. See if you are eligible here and apply for SNAP online at MyBenefits.ny.gov
The Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) offers one-on-one help applying for SNAP. NOEP can tell you if you may be eligible for SNAP, answer questions, and help with your application. It’s free and confidential. Find a NOEP Coordinator near you at FoodHelpNY.org.
Summer Food
Nutritious free meals are available for children and teens 18 and younger at many locations throughout the nation throughout the summer while school is out of session. Please visit the USDA website to find a location near you, or text “Summer Meals” to 97779 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site nearby.
Nondiscrimination Statement
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%20PComplaint-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: