Food Services
The Griswold Public Schools Food Services Department's goal is to create a pleasurable dining environment that promotes good nutrition, variety and unique menu ideas with a focus on service, quality, and cost.
CT State Department of Education Food Service Website
Menus
Rates
If you do not qualify for free or reduced meals, the full paid breakfast price is $2.50, and the full paid lunch price is $4.00 for the 2024-2025 school year.
July 30, 2024 "Power Up With Breakfast" Letter from Tom O'Connor, Director of Food Services
2024-2025 Food Service Charging Policy
Pre-Pay for School Lunches
You can pre-pay for your child's lunch at any school in the district via the Infinite Campus parent portal. Sign into the parent portal account and then visit the Food Services area to submit an electronic payment for school lunches.
Learn how to add money to your student's account here (PDF)
Free & Reduced Lunch
2024-2025 Application for Free and/or Reduced Lunch
Addendum C: Information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Free and/or Reduced Lunch
Video to help Parents through the Free and Reduced Application Process
Please note that only one application is needed per family (Not Per Child)
Other Resources
Local Food Pantry: St. Mary's Food Pantry
34 N Main St, Jewett City, CT 06351
Griswold Mobile Food Pantry via United Way of Southeastern CT
Find the UWSE Calendar of Services, including Mobile Food Pantry, here
Summer Meals Site Locator
Learn more about summer meals from End Hunger Connecticut
To file a program complaint of discrimination
School meals USDA Translated Applications
Check out Connecticut's HUSKY Plan, Part A or Part B for free or low-cost health insurance
Find additional community services on the Town of Griswold Website
Triennial School Wellness Assessment
Griswold Public Schools is in the process of a triennial assessment of its School Wellness Policy. This is a requirement of the Connecticut State Department of Education’s Office of Student Supports and Organizational Effectiveness.
Griswold strives to meet and exceed its wellness goals, and our departments, the District Safety, Wellness and Climate Committee and sub-committees are working together to move Griswold wellness forward. Our food services department continues to implement healthy food choices and cafeteria procedures for students. Faculty and Staff Pre-K through 12 encourage outdoor play at recess (GES and GMS), activity periods (GMS and GHS), and as an earned reward, in addition to exploring the campus nature trails for academic studies such as science. Our health teachers at each school instruct students on age-appropriate health and wellness topics including the importance of healthy diet and exercise, mental health, healthy relationships, avoiding unhealthy substances, and more.
The Griswold Public Schools District Safety, Wellness and Climate Committee meets regularly throughout the school year to review and discuss topics related to safe school climate, culture, safety, and wellness. Learn more on the School Climate webpage. The Committee will define sub-committees at future meetings to discuss specific topics such as Physical Fitness, Nutrition, Mental Wellness, and more. Stay tuned for updates. Community members interested in joining our School Wellness Sub-committees should contact Tom O'Connor, Director of Food Services, at TO'Connor@griswoldpublicschools.org or (860) 376-7685.
Resources:
Griswold WellSAT Policy Scorecard PDF
Griswold WellSAT Categorized Scorecard PDF
Find additional community services on the Town of Griswold Website
District Safety, Health & Wellness Committee Meeting Dates and Minutes
The District Safety, Health & Wellness Committee meets regularly throughout the school year.
2024-2025 Meetings
- September 26, 2024: Meeting Notes
- October 24, 2024: Meeting Notes
- November 21, 2024: Meeting Notes
- January 23, 2025: Meeting Notes
- February 27, 2025: Meeting Notes
- March 27, 2025: Meeting Notes
- April 24, 2025
- May 29, 2025
2023-2024 Meetings
- September 28, 2023: Meeting Notes
- November 30, 2023: Meeting Notes
- January 25, 2024: Meeting Notes
- February 22, 2024: Meeting Notes
- March 21, 2024: Meeting Notes
- April 25, 2024: Meeting Notes
- May 30, 2024: Meeting Notes
2022-2023 Meetings
- October 20, 2022: Meeting Notes
- January 19, 2023: Meeting Notes
- February 16, 2023: Meeting Notes
- March 16, 2023: Meeting Notes
- May 18, 2023: Meeting Notes
Director of Food Services
Thomas O'Connor
TO'Connor@griswoldpublicschools.org
(860) 376-7685
Operational hours are 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday