Food Service

Large gray letters spelling "SPARTANS" are in the foreground, with "SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP" in smaller white letters below them, all set against a dark blue background.

The School District of Springfield Township is proud to partner with Chartwells as our Food Service provider.

We believe food is an important part of student well-being. Our goal is to provide meals that are healthy, enjoyable, and help students feel connected and energized during the school day.

Our Food Service Program

Chartwells is committed to:

Serving fresh, nutritious, and minimally processed food
Using locally sourced ingredients when possible
Creating fun and engaging food experiences for students
Supporting healthy students, communities, and the environment

Food Service Contacts

General Questions (Menus, Cafeteria):
Janet Askin, Director of Dining Services

Free/Reduced Meals & Accounts:
Susan Holman

Food Allergies:
Please contact your school nurse.

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Mrs Janet Askin

Director of Dining Services

School: 215-233-6000 ext. 2035

Mrs. Susan Holman

Administrative Assistant for Business Office

School: 215-233-6000 ext. 1005

Meal Prices

Elementary Schools (Enfield & Erdenheim)

Breakfast: $1.50 (Free for all students in 2025–2026)
Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
Lunch: $3.00
Reduced Lunch: $0.40 (No charge for approved students in 2025–2026)

Middle & High Schools

Breakfast: $1.50 (Free for all students in 2025–2026)
Reduced Breakfast: $0.30
Lunch: $3.25
Reduced Lunch: $0.40 (No charge for approved students in 2025–2026)

Adult Pricing

Entrée: $4.75
Milk: $0.65

Free & Reduced Application

Applications for Free or Reduced Price Meals are now open for the 2025–2026 school year

👉 Apply online at: www.schoolcafe.com

How to Apply

Log into your School Café parent account
Select “Apply” under the Benefits tab
If you do not have an account, follow the instructions on the site

Paper applications are also available by contacting:
susan_holman@sdst.org

Important Dates

Students approved last year will keep benefits for the first 30 school days
October 15, 2025: Deadline to submit a new application
October 16, 2025: Students without a new approved application will switch to paid status

If you received a Direct Certification Notice, you do not need to reapply.
Families may apply at any time during the school year.

Where to Send Paper Applications

Administration Building
Attn: Food Service
1901 E. Paper Mill Rd.
Oreland, PA 19075

Food Assistance

FoodFinder
SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Provides $120 per eligible child for groceries during summer
- Benefits may be added automatically or require an application
- Issued starting mid-August
Application Instructions (English & Spanish)
Letter to Households (English & Spanish)
Income Eligibility Guidelines

Apply though COMPASS for programs such as:
- SNAP (food assistance)
- Medical Assistance / CHIP
- Child Care Works
- Home Heating Assistance (LIHEAP)

Summer Meals

Free, nutritious meals are available for children and teens 18 and under during the summer when school is not in session.

Our goal is to help ensure that no child goes hungry.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free meals to children across Pennsylvania.

Over 2,500 locations statewide
Meals include breakfast, lunch, and snacks
Many sites offer additional activities

Find Free Meal Locations

You can find nearby summer meal sites by:
Visiting: https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sitefinder
Calling: 1-866-3HUNGRY or 1-877-8HAMBRE
Texting: “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 914-34-7744
Many locations offer:
Breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks
Activities for children

SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)

SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program that provides:

$120 per eligible child to help buy food during the summer

Benefits can be used at participating grocery stores.

Important Information:

Many families will receive benefits automatically
Some families may need to apply
Benefits are added to an EBT card (existing or new)
Summer 2025 benefits begin in mid-August

Our Goal

Our goal is to connect families with resources that provide healthy meals and support children throughout the summer.

Payments & Refunds

School Café is the district’s online system for managing student meal accounts.

Payment Options

You can add money to your child’s account in the following ways:

Online

Visit www.schoolcafe.com
Pay with a credit or debit card

In Person

Pay by cash or check in the school cafeteria
Make checks payable to: SDST Food Service

By Mail or Drop-Off

Administration Building
Attn: Sue Holman
1901 E. Paper Mill Road
Oreland, PA 19075

Requesting a Refund

To request a refund from your student’s meal account:

Visit www.schoolcafe.com

Need Help?

For questions or assistance, contact:

Susan Holman
Business Office / Food Service Secretary
215-233-6000 ext. 1005
susan_holman@sdst.org

Positive Student Accounts

Transferring Meal Account Funds

Parents can transfer money between student meal accounts at any time by visiting the School Cafe website.

Before requesting a refund, please make sure to turn off automatic payments in your School Café account.

Account Balances

Positive balances will carry over to the next school year
Funds will follow your child, even if they move to another school in the district
A refund must be requested if you do not want the balance to carry over

If Your Child Leaves the District or Graduates

Families have the following options for any remaining balance:

Request a refund (a check will be mailed)
Donate funds to help students with meal account debt
Transfer funds to another student in the district

If no action is taken, a refund check will be mailed to the parent or guardian using the address on file.

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