Community Eligibility Provision for School Meals
Other Information
Food Services
West Hempstead's food service is provided by Whitsons Culinary Group.
Below is the link to the food service company, which includes meals for the month, allergy information, etc.
https://www.fdmealplanner.com/
Simply type "West Hempstead" in the search bar to access the menu.
Free Breakfast and Lunch Announcement
www.myschoolbucks.com
MySchoolBucks.com Registration Information
The West Hempstead Food Services Department is pleased to offer parents a secure, family-friendly system for online prepayments and nutrition education. www.myschoolbucks.com enables parents to deposit money into their child's school meal plan, track item purchases, and view their child's account balance.
On the left you will find directions and frequently asked questions (FAQ's) for MySchoolBucks.com. You will need your child's student ID number if you wish to sign up for the program. You can obtain this number from the Main Office of your child's school or by calling the Food Service Office.
There is no charge for setting up an account. In order to use the online prepayment service a small convenience fee for each transaction will be assessed. The convenience fee is $3.25 per deposit for credit card transactions or $2.75 through electronic checking. Parents placing money into multiple meal accounts will only be assessed a single fee once per deposit transaction based on payment method. The School District does not profit from the use of this site.
ONEPAY from MySchoolBucks offers a one-time annual fee option to SAVE YOU MONEY!
Annual savings plan offers reduced program fees when using MySchoolBucks for meal and school payments
Allows user to pay program fees upfront from their bank account (e-checks), with unlimited payments for 12 months
Offers a choice of two program fee payment packages:
Single Student for $12.95 per year
Family Plan for $26.95 per year (2 or more kids)
*Both plans cover 12 months from initial signup to ONEPAY
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Food Service Office.
Nasrin Urmye, Food Service Director
(516) 390-3275
urmyen@whitsons.com
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and the 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, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
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 Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.usda.gov/oascr/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 Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250-9410(2) Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) Email: Program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.