For any questions or concerns please contact:
Kelly Schenkman, School Food Director
(518) 769-9053
kschenkman@catskillcsd.org

Cafeteria Menus

Printable/Downloadable

September 2026 Menus

LINQ Connect

Our LINQ Connect menus include a list of allergens and nutritional values that can be viewed by clicking on each menu item.

CES Breakfast & Lunch

CMS/CHS Breakfast & Lunch

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

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 and farmers markets. SNAP helps families stretch their food budget so kids get the nutrition they need to learn and grow.

With SNAP:

Your family can buy more food at the grocery store
Your school gets more funding that benefits students

Visit SNAPHelpNY.org to see if you may be eligible!

Answer just a few questions. In less than five minutes, you can see if you may be eligible and learn how to apply for SNAP. We can even help you complete and
submit your application. It is free and confidential.

You can apply for SNAP online at myBenefits.ny.gov.

Summer Food

Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder – USDA Food and Nutrition Service

About the Site Finder: USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed for summer break. Through USDA’s summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country serve meals and snacks to kids 18 and younger at no cost. Families can use the Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder to find locations near them.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027(link is external), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Email: program.intake@usda.gov(link sends e-mail).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.