Cafeteria Dining Services Home
Cafeteria Dining Services Home
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 2026 - 2027 | ||||
| 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 2026–2027 School Year
We encourage all families to complete an application for free or reduced-price meals for the 2026–2027 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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.pdf2025-10-10PaySchools 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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.pdf2025-10-10Wellness & Nutrition Policy
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.pdf2025-10-10ParentNewsletter HerbsSpices
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.pdf2026-08-20After Bell Spanish
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.pdf2026-08-20After Bell English
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.pdf2026-08-20English How to apply for school meals and summer ebt benefits.docx
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.pdf2026-08-20Health care information form 121 English
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.pdf2026-08-20Health care information Form 121S Spanish
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.pdf2026-08-20Spanish How to apply for school meals and summer ebt benefits.docx
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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 will be offering summer meals at selected school locations during the month of July. If you are in need of additional meal assistance during the summer, please visit WhyHunger to locate meal programs available 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