Cafeteria Dining Services Home
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Welcome to Hackensack Public Schools Dining Services webpage!
FREE Breakfast will be served every morning!
Kindergarten-4th grade breakfast is served after the bell in the classroom.
Hackensack Early Childhood Development Center: 9:10AM – 9: 30 AM
Elementary Schools: 8:30AM – 8:50 AM
5th- 8th – After the bell in the cafeteria.
Hackensack Middle School: 7:45 AM – 8:50 AM
9th -12th Grade Breakfast before the bell
Hackensack High School: 7:45 AM -8:10 AM
| Prices for 2025 - 2026 | ||||
| Elementary | Middle & High School | |||
| Standard | Reduced | Standard | Reduced | |
| Breakfast | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Lunch | $2.75 | Free | $3.50 | Free |
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Free & Reduced-Price Meal Applications for the 2025–2026 School Year
We encourage all families to complete an application for free or reduced-price meals for the 2025–2026 school year. Submitting an application helps determine eligibility and ensures students have access to nutritious meals throughout the year.
If your household income has changed since submitting your original application, please submit an updated application to reflect recent updates.
Applications can be submitted online through the PaySchools website or the PaySchools app:
Related Files
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.pdf2025-10-10Afterbell Spanish
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.pdf2025-10-10Afterbell English
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.pdf2025-10-10PaySchools Parent Letter
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.pdf2025-10-10PaySchools User Guide - English
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.pdf2025-10-10PaySchools User Guide - Spanish
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.pdf2025-10-10Letter to Parents on PaySchools Convenience and Translation Fees
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.pdf2025-10-10PaySchools Convenience and Translation Fees
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.pdf2025-10-10Wellness & Nutrition Policy
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.pdf2025-10-10ParentNewsletter HerbsSpices
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.pdf2026-06-25Summer Meals Program
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If your child has a food allergy or dietary restriction, please notify the school by contacting the school nurse. We will review potential accommodations and work closely with you to ensure your child's specific needs are met.
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Hackensack Public Schools participates in a summer meal program at the REC Center. If you are in need additional meal assistance during the summer, please visit WhyHunger to find local meal programs in your area.
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The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides excellent resources for parents seeking healthy food and snack ideas for their children. To explore these resources,
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Healthy Eating Resources for Parents
- click here: Eat Right - resources
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For more information, please review the USDA's Nondiscrimination Statement:
- Click here: USDA - Nondiscrimination Statement