The mission of our program is to give all of the students in the Auburn School District access to healthy, nutritious and appealing meals in a welcoming environment. Our program offers both breakfast and lunch for all students on a daily basis. Whenever possible, we prepare our meals from scratch, and use as few processed and pre-packaged food products as we can. We attempt to introduce new foods to students and serve recognizable foods in innovative ways. Every day we encourage students to try new things. Our hope is that with our help, this generation of children will establish great eating habits that will last a lifetime.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is the driving force behind our school breakfast/lunch programs. All of our meals meet the USDA requirements and dietary guidelines as set forth in the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. The face of school lunch has changed dramatically as a result of this legislation. The requirements are quite rigid and are linked with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Bureau of Nutrition Services, within the NH Department of Education, is the state agency that oversees and monitors all public school lunch programs in our state and we are reviewed on a regular basis.
Please follow any of the links on the nutrition links tab for more detailed information regarding several important topics.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (the Act), Public Law 111-296, establishes requirements for conducting outreach to households on the availability of Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) meals. The purpose is to provide guidance to the families on the SFSP Open Sites that are available in NH and requires schools to conduct this outreach of the SFSP before the end of the school year. Click here for outreach sites.
If you have any questions about our program, please do not hesitate to contact me at either 483-2769, ext. 1229 or sbelanger@sau15.net
Mrs. Belanger
Director of Nutrition Services
Free and reduced price meal applications may be processed at any time during the school year. Please be sure to fill out the application completely and return it to Nutrition Services at your child’s school. Apply Online Now
AVS 2025-2026 Letter to Households and FAQ
AVS 2025-2026 Household Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
How Does The Meal Card Work?
Each child is issued a meal card with an ID# (which is identical to their library #) to be used to purchase breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks. Money is to be sent in to Mrs. Belanger (cash or check) and is deposited into each child’s account. This is to be used as a debit account. Meal cards are organized by classes and left in slots on the wall of the cafeteria. The children retrieve their own cards, choose their food and “pay” for their selected items with their card. This amount is deducted from their account and the card is returned to the slots.
What Are The Prices?
Breakfast: Grades K-8 is $1.50
Lunch: Grades K-8 is $2.90
Lunch is a choice of hot lunch, which usually offers 2 entrees, or salad bar plus white milk or chocolate milk. Water and assorted 100% juices (only available to grades 3 and up) is an additional $.50 or $1.00. If milk is purchased without a meal it is $.50 for white or chocolate.
Can My Child Get A Second Lunch?
Yes, but they will be charged an additional lunch price
Can My Child Buy Snacks?
Yes, snacks such as Reduced Fat and Baked chips are available for $.50 or $.75. Snacks can only be purchased after your child has finished with their lunch. Morning snack is available from 9:30-10:00 for grades 3-5. 1-2 will only be allowed to purchase morning snack at the discretion of each teacher. Only state regulated foods will be offered for sale in the cafeteria.
What Happens When My Child’s Account Is Deficient? A notice will be sent home describing the balance owed on your child’s account. There should always be $$ present in your children’s account in order for them to select the items they need to keep them nutritionally sound.
What Grades Eat Together And At What Times?
Each grade has 30 minutes for lunch. The times have changed this year and they are as follows:
Lunch Times:
8th 10:55-11:25
3rd 11:10-11:40
6th 11:30-12:00
5th 11:40-12:10
7th 11:55-12:25
K 12:10-12:40
1st 12:25-12:55
2nd 12:40-1:10
4th 12:55-1:25
Breakfast is served at 7:45 for middle school and 8:50 for elementary. Morning day care students will be served at 8:15. Breakfast will not be served when the weather delays the opening of school.
What Is The Procedure When They Are Finished Eating?
There are 2 staff members on duty in the cafeteria during breakfast and lunch. Each child must raise their hand for permission to dispose of their tray and go outside for recess. They will only be allowed to do so when that staff member determines if each child has eaten enough and has cleaned up after themselves. There are always staff members on duty outside for recess as well.
Can My Child Stay In The Cafeteria In The Morning?
Children may not be in the cafeteria in the morning unless they are buying breakfast or juice.
How Do I Know If My Child Is Actually Eating?
Mrs. Belanger and her staff are very knowledgeable. They have a keen sense for which child may need extra attention, those who may be taking advantage of the “charge” account by purchasing extras, and for those who are not eating what they purchased. Of course, parents are encouraged to send in a note or meet with Mrs. Belanger regarding your child’s special nutritional needs. Mrs. Belanger and her staff will take all the steps involved to be sure that the cafeteria is a place where your children can nourish their bodies in a happy, relaxed environment.
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AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARGING OF SCHOOL LUNCH
Students in the Auburn Village School will be offered a nutritious, state-approved lunch at a price that has been approved by the School Board for that school year if they desire.
Students will be able to charge lunch subject to the criteria of this policy. Parents/guardians of students who are not able to afford school lunch are encouraged to apply for federal aid, through the National School Lunch Program. Applications can be found on our website or by reaching out to our Nutrition Services Director. Copies are sent out at the beginning of every school year.
A. When a student’s lunch balance is $5 or less, the parent will be notified.
B. If the negative balance reaches $10.00, the Food Service Director will call the parent/guardian.
C. If the negative balance reaches $25.00, the Principal will call the parent/guardian.
D. If a 1st or 2nd grade student has a negative balance, he/she will be allowed to charge a lunch or milk. No snacks may be charged by those with a negative balance.
E. If a 3rd – 8th grade student has a negative balance, he/she will be allowed to charge a lunch for two days. No snacks may be charged by those with a negative balance.
F. The Superintendent is authorized to take appropriate action to recover any balances owed to the District in cases where the parents do not cooperate in settling their debt.
The District will redefine school lunch debt as bad debt at the end of the school year or if the student leaves the district for any reason. At the time that the debt is redefined as bad, nonfederal funds from the District will be used to pay off the debt.
Legal References:
15 U.S.C. & 1692-1695 federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(6), Use or disclosure of information Civil Rights Act of 1964 & 7 C.F.R. Part 15, Subpart A & B 2 C.F.R. $200.426, 7 C.F.R $210.09, 7 C.F.R $210.10, 7 C.F.R $210.15, 7 C.F.R. $245.5 USDA SP 46-2016 – No later than July 1, 2017, all SFA’s operating the Federal school meal program are required to have a written meal charge policy. USDA Guidance SP37-2016: Meaningful Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in the School Meal Programs RSA 189:11-a, RSA 358-C, New Hampshire’s Unfair, Deceptive or Unreasonable Collection Practices Act; NH Dept. of Education Technical Advisory – Food and Nutrition Programs
Adopted: June 14, 2011
Revised: May 9, 2017
Revised: February 10, 2021
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and 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, 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: (1) 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; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement – Spanish Translation
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA. Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas. Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDAProgramComplaintForm-SpanishSection508Compliant.pdf y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por: (1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o (3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
07/09/2025
Civil Rights Complaint Procedure (1)
SAU 15; Hooksett, Auburn, and Candia is a sponsor of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services’ (FNS) Child Nutrition Programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) at the Fred C. Underhill School, Hooksett Memorial School, David R. Cawley Middle School, Auburn Village School, and Henry W. Moore School and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) at Fred C. Underhill School, Hooksett Memorial School, David R. Cawley Middle School, Auburn Village School, and Henry W. Moore School. The SAU 15 School Administrative Unit provides benefits to all eligible individuals without discrimination in accordance with Federal civil rights laws and USDA policy, as governed by FNS Instruction 113-1. The USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), and disability. Program participants who feel they have been discriminated against while participating in the Child Nutrition Programs, including during the serving of meals, will be instructed to contact Cindy Bourgeault, Business Administrator at (603)622-3731 cbourgeault@sau15.net for procedures to voice their complaint. All complaints alleging discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability, either written or verbal, must be processed within the established time frames and sent to the NH Department of Education, Office of Nutrition Programs and Services. Read More
