Saint Rose of Lima School contracts with Roseville Area Schools to provide a hot free lunch program. Weekly menus are available online, and MAIN or ALTERNATE meals are available each day. https://www.isd623.org/services/nutrition-services

Students attending Prekindergarten past 11:00 will eat lunch from 11:00 AM–11:30 AM. Students have the option of having hot lunch and/or milk for free (if an account has been set up for them) or bringing a cold/bag lunch and beverage from home.

Saint Rose families might already have an account set up if there are other students in the district's public schools. If not, click here to go to Linq Connect through Roseville School District to set up a lunch account.

• Money for additional lunches can be entered online in the Linq Connect Portal or, to avoid the $2.60 convenience charge, cash or check can still be sent to school.
• School menus are also available through the Portal.

Please make sure that you set up an account and check your existing account to ensure that all children are represented. We ask that you continue to keep a positive balance in your child(ren)s’ account. Thank you.

If you have any questions about this process please contact:

Angela Richey
Nutrition Services Supervisor
651-635-1619
angela.richey@isd623.org

Maria Amerman
Nutrition Services Coordinator
651-724-6461
maria.amerman@isd623.org

The Application for Educational Benefits (formerly known as Free and Reduced Lunch) can be completed by any family who thinks they may qualify. An eligibility notice letter will arrive via mail or email within 10 business days.

1. Visit Linq Connect.
2. Click on Apply for Meals Today (log in not required).
3. Follow the instructions to complete your online application.

Additional Information:

• One application needed per family each year. Families who qualified for benefits last school year have until October 18th to apply for uninterrupted benefits this year. After that date, any families who have not applied will lose benefits until their application is completed and approved.
• The income thresholds are higher than in some programs, so many families are surprised to find they DO qualify.

We implore ALL families to fill out the Application for Educational Benefits form if you qualify financially EVERY year. This form determines funding for our school and provides direct benefits for your child and others if you qualify. Benefits include funding for:

• Free or reduced lunch prices for meals offered at school
• Social workers, paraprofessionals, and counselors
• Increased technology
• Early childhood education
• Additional funding for educator professional development

As a reminder,
ALL families who receive Tuition Assistance from Saint Rose are required to apply each year, if you meet the income guidelines.

Thank you for your cooperation!