Middletown Public Schools proudly operates its own Food and Nutrition Services department, instead of contracting with an outside food service company. This internal structure allows for us to be responsive to the needs of our students and families.

Questions, ideas? Email us at food-nutrition@mpsct.org

Free School Meals for All MPS Students during the 2025-2026 school year. Scroll down to learn more.

• Child Nutrition Program Basics

• Healthy Foods in Schools Summary

• Catering Services Brochure

• Dietary Modifications and Milk Substitutions

• Child Nutrition Procurement Code of Conduct

Food And Nutrition Board of Education Approved Policies:

• Meal Charging Policy 5141.26

• Food Allergy/Asthma/Diabetes Management Plan 5141.25

• District Wellness Policy 6142.101(a)

• School Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Procedures 3542.411(a)

• Non-Discrimination Policy 5145.4(a)

Middletown Public Schools is proud to provide all its students (K-12) with FREE breakfast and FREE lunch during the 2025-2026 school year.

We are happy to provide free meals for all students through participation in the Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program for school year 2025-2026. We look forward to serving nutritious and delicious meals to all of our students throughout the upcoming school year. Learn more about the CEP here.

CEP Notification Letters for Families 2025-2026:

• English/CEP Notification Letter 24-25SY

• Spanish/CEP Notification Letter 24-25SY

• CEP Press Release for 2023-24 School Year

Middletown Public Schools promotes supporting locally grown and sourced products in a variety of ways. See how we are elevating our Child Nutrition Programs below:

Our Farm to School Team:

Farm to School Coordinator: Micayla Gervais

Farm to School Culinary Coordinator: Jennifer Krapf

Our Farm to School Work

Farm to School and Sustainability Report

Farm to School Tasting Market Guide

Harvest of the Month Local Food Features for 2024-2025 School Year

Farm to School Current Projects

• Indoor/Outdoor School Gardens at All Schools

• Increased Local Food Offerings in the Cafeteria

• Culinary Skills Training and Scratch Cooking

• After School Garden and Cooking Clubs

• Food, Garden and Nutrition Education

Eat Real Certification Process

Eat Real Certification Process

Middletown Public Schools will be the first district in New England to earn Eat Real Certification, a recognition for excellence in healthy, sustainable school meals. The certification evaluates 10 evidence-based standards and 34 key performance indicators across menu planning and procurement practices to ensure nutritious, locally sourced, and environmentally responsible meals.

See the 10 Eat Real Standards that MPS is achieving!

Connecticut Nutrition Standards: The Connecticut State Department of Education requires all School Food Authorities (SFA's) to adhere to strict nutrition guidelines that exceed the requirements of the USDA. Middletown Public Schools is proud to meet or exceed all of the Connecticut Nutrition Standards which can be found here.

Request to Serve Outside Food: If you are a staff member or parent looking to serve food to students from outside the School's Cafeteria please complete the form here. Check out our information on Creating a Healthy School Environment under our Food and Nutrition Information section below which includes resources on Non-Food Celebrations, Fundraisers and Healthy Celebrations.

Our School Wellness Policy 6142-101 details all information as it relates to food celebrations and Healthy Foods in Schools.

Healthy Food In Schools Quick Resource Guide

Wellness Advisory Council:

Wellness Plan 2024-2025

Triennial Wellness Review 2025

WellSAT Triennial Assessment 2025

Triennial Wellness Review 2022
Worksheet 1
Worksheet 2
Worksheet 3
Worksheet 4

Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes SY 2024-2025

Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes SY 2023-2024

Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes SY 2022-2023:

Wellness Committee Meeting Minutes SY 2021-2022:

Middletown Public Schools partners with the Amazing Grace Cost Free Community Market to provide free food for students for the weekend:

What do we offer?:

All free food offered in our weekend food program is reviewed by our Director of Food, Nutrition and Wellness Services as well as a team of dietetic students to ensure items offered meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards.

Items include protein offerings, fresh produce and some snack foods for students to enjoy

How can students participate in the program?

Elementary Schools: Please contact your school's main office for information on how your student can receive free food for the weekend. Pre-bagged free food is distributed on the last day of the school week throughout the school year.

Beman Middle School: Please contact your school administrator for details

Middletown High: Please contact your school administrator for details

Questions concerning your child(ren)'s cafeteria experience? Please contact your school's Cafeteria Lead for assistance. If additional assistance is needed, please contact the Office of Food, Nutrition and Wellness Services below

Central Office - Annex B
372 Hunting Hill Avenue
Middletown, CT 06457
Call: 860-704-4519

Middletown Public Schools
Office of Food, Nutrition and Wellness Services
Office Email: food-nutrition@mpsct.org

Randall Mel, Jr.
Director of Food, Nutrition and Wellness Services President-Elect of the School Nutrition Association of CT (SNACT)
food-nutrition@mpsct.org

Erin Thazhampallath
Food and Nutrition Services Accounts Clerk III
thazhampallathe@mpsct.org

Kashia Diaz
Executive Chef
diazk@mpsct.org