Nutrition Services

Who may qualify?

Children in households participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), and foster, homeless, migrant and runaway children qualify without reporting household income. Alternatively, children can qualify if their household income is within the maximum income shown for their household size. See directions for more information on income qualifications. 

To request an application be mailed to you, please call 651.407.7515 or stop by your student's school. You may also apply online at the White Bear Lake Area Schools Online Meal Application site.

  APPLY ONLINE
Download Application for Educational Benefits 

Descargar solicitud de beneficious educativos

Click here for translated applications. This page features foreign language translations of the Prototype Application for Educational Benefits  
 

Funds remaining in your student's account at the end of each school year will roll over to the next school year. Unclaimed funds after leaving the school district will automatically be transferred to your students school donation fund.  See below for more information.

If your student has graduated or has moved out of the District, please complete the Request for Refund form.  If you would like money transferred to a sibling, please indicate so on the form.  Paper copies of the form may also be found here.    

Please keep your student's account in good financial standing.  If you are having problems keeping your account up-to-date, contact the Nutrition Services Department at 651.407.7515 to make arrangements.  

Deposits for extra milk, extra entrees or a la cart items can be made daily through the following methods: 

• Online Payments: SchoolCafe
• At your students school via Cash or Check, please remember to include your students name and lunch pin on the outside of the envelope
• Students will need to have money in their SchoolCafe account in order to purchase milk if you are bringing lunch from home, a 2nd milk if you are getting school lunch, extra entrees or any a la cart items. 

With SchoolCafe parents/guardians are able to:

• Add payments for extra entrees or a la cart purchases (including vending machines)
• view student account balance;
• view student transaction history;
• manage student purchase restrictions and set preferences;
• set up recurring and automatic payments;
• set up low balance alerts and notifications;
• utilize as a web browser or a smartphone app

Visit the Online Payment page for more information. 

You will need your student(s) ID number. This is different than their lunch pin number. Please contact the school office if you are unsure or need to verify.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Nutrition Services via phone at 651.407.7515 or email at nutritionservices@isd624.org. 

This is a fund used by Nutrition Services as a safety net for students in grades K-12 that do not have sufficient funds in their accounts due to circumstances beyond their control and who do not qualify for meal benefits.  The fund saves children the embarrassment of not having money to pay for their meals.  This is a temporary solution until other arrangements can be made to assist the child and family on a more permanent basis.

How does it work? Funds are available to provide students with nutritious lunch when the need has been identified by the principal, teacher or other designated staff member.  A referral must be sent to the nutrition services office before funds may be transferred.

How can I contribute?  Donations are accepted year-round from individuals or groups.  Contributions should be mailed to Nutrition Services Office at 4855 Bloom Ave, Room 310, White Bear Lake, MN 55110.  Checks should be made payable to White Bear Nutrition Services Angel Fund.  Please indicate if you would like to remain anonymous in the school board minutes.  You may also make a donation directly to your child's school.

22-23 Ala Carte Price List   

Food sold to students during the school day that is not part of the lunch meal must also follow nutritional guidelines.  For more information click here.

White Bear Lake Nutrition Services recognizes the importance of special diets and allergy concerns. Our staff have been trained on proper sanitation techniques to avoid cross-contamination during production of foods with allergens.

Parents are encouraged to visit their student's School Nutrition Manager or the district Director of Nutrition Services to review  nutrient labels. Managers can show families how food is produced and the care they give to ensure a safe place for all students. Please keep in mind that students, staff, and community members still bring foods from home. Therefore, our schools cannot be guaranteed "free" from any allergy source. 

Nutrition Services makes every reasonable effort to purchase nut free products for food items served in the district.  However, due to voluntary food labeling and manufacturing/packaging facilities, Nutrition Services cannot guarantee that all items are processed in a nut or allergen free environment.

Parents or Guardians may request lactose free milk by completing the fluid milk substitute form using the Special Diet Statement and submitting it to your student's school nurse.  Lactose free milk requests do not require a doctor's signature.

Other milk substitutions that are not nutritionally equivalent to cow's milk, such as rice milk, will require additional documentation.

White Bear Lake Area Schools Nutrition Services will provide special dietary requests for students with food allergies and/or other dietary restrictions.

In accordance with federal USDA regulations, the Special Diet Statement must be completed and signed by the parent/guardian as well as their physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, such as certified nurse practitioner. This must be completed before any accommodations are able to be made.

If no substitutions are required, a form is not needed, however families are encouraged to connect with the kitchen manager and school nurse.

• Special Diet Statement 

Please visit White Bear Lake Area School District's Nutrislice menus to see the allergens in the menu items served. At the top right, you will be able to filter the menu items by allergens of concern. Simply click on the allergen(s) your child must avoid and they will appear crossed off when viewing our menus. The foods containing the allergen(s) of concern will not print if you choose to print the filtered menu. 

Special Diet Menus

Gluten, Dairy and Egg Free Menu* 

Gluten Free Menu*    

*Menus are subject to change

What is a special diet statement for a participant with a disability that affects the diet?

The special diet statement is a form which provides information about the child, the disability for which the diet must be modified, defines which foods are to be omitted and substituted and is signed by a licensed physician, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse (such as a nurse practitioner).  

A food allergy that results in a life threatening (anaphylactic reaction) would be an example of a special dietary need with a disability.

What is a special diet statement for a participant without a disability that affects the diet?

Substitutions for students without a disability will be made on a case-by case basis when supported by the Special Diet Statement. 

Generally, a participant with a food allergy OR a food intolerance that does not result in a life threatening (anaphylactic) reaction, is not considered to be a person with a disability. 

In most cases, the special dietary needs of a person who does not have a disability may be managed within the normal program meal service by avoiding certain food and choosing others. The special diet statement is needed only if a food substitution is requested.

Do I need to have a form completed every year?

The parent/guardian is responsible for providing a new special diet statement if there are any updates or changes to the current dietary form on file. It is not necessary to provide a new special diet statement every school year if there are no dietary changes.

Where should I submit my Special Diet information?

Forms should be completed and returned to your school nurse. The nurse will forward to the Nutrition Services Director and School Kitchen Manager. 

All catering orders should be placed AT LEAST TWO WEEKS in advance to guarantee delivery.

Please call Nutrition Services at 651-407-7515 for the catering quote.

1. Persons or groups serving food to the public 
2. An event where attendees are able to:
   • Purchase Food
   • Give a donation for food
   • Pay admission - which would include food
3. If you would like to use the school kitchen or serving equipment for any reason
4. If you are unsure - please complete the form! 

Examples include:

• Bake Sales, Carnivals, Community Events, Concessions, Fundraisers, and Tournaments

A food permit form is not needed for private and invite-only events including potlucks, staff meetings, team meetings, and the like - unless money is exchanged such as a $5.00 suggested donation for a working lunch.  

There is no fee to complete the WBL Food Permit form. Depending on your event, you may be required to complete a Ramsey or Washington County special event or temporary permit application. This could include a fee, more information can be found in the Resources section below. 

Complete the WBL Food Permit form as soon as you know about your event but at least one (1) week prior. If you need to submit to Ramsey or Washington County, they require the application to be received at least two (2) business days before the event. 

You will be contacted by Nutrition Services with additional information.

WBL special event food permit information 

Ramsey county information

washington county information

MN Department of Health Food Safety

Follow this link for more information on school breakfast. 

If you or someone you know are in need of food assistance please contact one of our local food shelves for more information.

White Bear Area Emergency Food Shelf

Hugo Good Neighbors Food Shelf