Food Service
JACKSON LOCAL FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Summer Food Service Programs
All children ages 1-18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.
Learn about summer EBT benefits.
For more information call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (486479).
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
PaySchools Central
(Use this link for account set-up.)
PaySchools Central offers a one-stop venue for managing lunch accounts, completing Free & Reduced-Price Lunch applications, and paying school fees.
The lunch menus for Jackson Local Schools is now available to view digitally. Click the link below to be directed to the appropriate school.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the School Nutrition Program is to make a significant contribution to the general well-being and learning ability of each student. This will be achieved by providing students with healthy, nutritious, appetizing and affordable meals served courteously, in a clean and pleasant dining environment.
Krista Gindlesberger, MS, RD, LD
Food Service Director
Director’s Message:
Welcome to the Jackson Local Schools Food Service Department! Our Nutrition Services department is comprised of a group of caring professional individuals that are dedicated to the health and wellness of our students. Each and every child that passes through the cafeteria serving line will be treated with care and respect. We want their dining experience to be a happy and memorable one!
Nutrition influences a child’s development, health, well-being and potential for learning. Each school day, the Food Service Department is charged with providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches as well as snacks for our students in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.
School Meals and "Smart Snacks" (healthy cookies, chips & crackers etc.) are planned according to USDA dietary guidelines and meet State and Federal requirements.
Questions and concerns should be directed to the Food Service Department at (330)830-8031 or email Krista Gindlesberger here.
Hydroponics
Jackson Local Schools is thrilled to serve fresh, sustainable lettuce grown right here on campus by our Horticulture Department! Using our innovative Fork Farms hydroponic system, horticulture students get hands-on experience with modern agricultural technology. These student-grown greens go directly from our indoor farm to high school lunch trays, bringing fresh, local nutrition to our cafeteria.
Request for Funds to be Transferred, Refunded, Donated
Please use this form to request for your child(ren)'s lunch balance to be transferred, refunded, or donated.
2026-2027 School Meal Prices
