September 16, 2020

RSU #71 School Meal Program 2020/2021

 RSU #71 is pleased to announce our ability to offer a free meal program (breakfast and lunch)  to all children 18 years and younger beginning September 14th - December 30, 2020.   Meals are available at all schools in RSU #71 Monday - Friday and for pick up for remote learners.  Meals will be provided 7 days a week throughout the year upon order.  


Here is what you need to know….  

  • All students 18 years and under qualify for the free meal program.

  • Children 18 years and younger that are attending in-person or remote school are eligible for the free meal program.

  • Families must continue to complete the F&R Lunch Application.


What you need to do…

  • In-school students may access this program while at school.

  • Families with children that do not attend school in person must call at least one day in advance to order breakfast and/or lunch.

  • Remote students must call at least one day in advance to order breakfast and/or lunch.

  • When calling to order meals, orders must be placed between 8:00 - 11:00 the day before the request.  

  • When ordering meals, the caller must identify the student’s name,  day and time they will pick up meal/s.  Families may order up to 3 days of meals at a time.

  • Meal pick up times:

    • Elementary:  9:00 - 10:00AM - to pick up Grab and Go breakfast and/or lunch 

    • MS/HS:  7:45 - 8:45 - to pick up Grab and Go breakfast and/or lunch

  • Students, parents or guardians are the only ones that can pick up meals. (Neighbors are not able to pick up food for other families.)


School Numbers for ordering:

  • Ames School (Searsmont) 342-5100

  • BAHS 338-1790

  • CASS (Belfast) 338-3510

  • East Belfast 338-4420

  • Nickerson (Swanville) 338-1858

  • THMS 338-3320

  • Weymouth (Morrill) 342-5300


Any questions please contact the Director of Food Service:

  • Perley Martin 338-3320 ex- 307