Food Service
This information is for families with students in SSD schools and programs.
School meals are no longer free to all children under 18 in the community, as of the 2022-23 school year. Special School District encourages you to fill out an application to see if your family qualifies for free or reduced priced meal benefits. Meals will continue to be free for students at the following schools under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): Ackerman School, Litzsinger School, Northview High School, and North Technical High School.
For more information, please contact your SSD school or program or email SSD's Sodexo representative Dina Strader, at dstrader@ssdmo.org. (Note: This institution is an equal opportunity provider.)
A great breakfast is offered for all students at Special School District. With busy morning schedules, it’s sometimes difficult to ensure that your student is eating a healthy breakfast before they head off to school. Students often aren’t ready to eat right after waking up, and it can be challenging to find nutritious breakfast foods they like. Some may refuse breakfast at home and discover that they’re hungry when they arrive at school. The School Breakfast Program provides a great option for families. Studies have proven that students who eat breakfast achieve higher academic scores, are more alert in class, visit the school nurse less often, and are better behaved in school. If morning meals are difficult for your family, let the School Breakfast Program help you out!