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Director of Food Services

Patricia Perales

979-543-5812

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  • Breakfast - FREE for all ECISD students 

    Lunch - $2.40

    Reduced Lunch for those who qualify - $0.40

    El Campo ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals based on student eligibility. Families are encouraged to complete the Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. Forms will be sent home by each campus at their own discretion.  

    The application will determine a child’s eligibility for free and reduced-price meals. Only one application needs to be completed per household. Schools will notify the household of the child’s eligibility. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) administers school nutrition programs in Texas and offers an eligibility calculator at SquareMeals.

    Decisions regarding payment for school meals are made at the national government level, not by the ECISD school nutrition team or TDA. The dedicated staff at ECISD is looking forward to serving healthy, balanced meals to students in the new school year. These meals, whether paid, free, or reduced price, offer a good source of nutrition for children.

  • The El Campo ISD Food Service Department accepts cash and checks for payment. Payments can be made in the cafeteria, main office, or online at MySchoolBucks upon setting up an account.

    The El Campo ISD Food Service Department is excited to provide parents with a convenient, easy, and secure online prepayment service to deposit money into your child's school meal account at any time. This service also provides parents the ability to view their child's account balance through a website called MySchoolBucks.

    Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently view your student’s cafeteria purchases, check their balance, and securely pay for [a la carte items or school meals] from anywhere.

    Get Started Today:

    1. Go to MySchoolBucks or download the mobile app
    2. Create your free account and add your students using their school name/student ID
    3. View cafeteria purchases and add funds using your credit/debit card or electronic check

    Also, parents will have the ability to print out a copy of their child's eating history report. This history report will show you all dates and times that your child has purchased a breakfast and or lunch within the past thirty days. These services are available now at MySchoolBucks.

  • The El Campo Independent School District announces its participation in The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). El Campo ISD is proud to currently be serving our students at Northside and High School CACFP Dinner Meals. Starting on October 1, 2025, students at Hutchins and El Campo Middle School will also be served before they leave for the day or go to their afterschool programs. This program is at no cost to the student.

    The goal of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is to improve and maintain the health and nutritional status of children and adults, promote development of good eating habits, and integrate nutritious food service with organized child and adult day care services.

    Assistance available in English and Spanish. Please call 877-TEX-MEAL (877-839-6325) for help. Additional translations services available as well. In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:  1. Mail:  U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

  • El Campo Independent School District announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the attached current income eligibility guidelines. Each school/site or the central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by anyone on request.

    Starting on August 13, 2025, El Campo High School will begin distributing letters to the households of the High School children in the district about eligibility benefits and any actions households need to take to apply for these benefits. Applications also are available at El Campo High School, 600 West Norris, El Campo, TX. 77437.

    Criteria for Free and Reduced-Price Meal Benefits

    The following criteria will be used to determine a child’s eligibility for free or reduced-price meal benefits:

    Income

    1. Household income that is at or below the income eligibility levelsCategorical (Automatic) Eligibility
    1. Household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

    Program Participant

    1. Child’s status as a foster child, homeless, runaway, migrant, or displaced by a declared disaster
    1. Child’s enrollment in Head Start or Even Start

    Income Eligibility

    For those households that qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on income, an adult in the household must complete an application for free and reduced-price meals and return it to Cassie Clark, Food Service Administrative Assistant, 2610 Meadow Lane, El Campo, TX. 77437 or 979-543-5812 EXT. 13722. Those individuals filling out the application will need to provide the following information:

    1. Names of all household members
    1. Amount, frequency, and source of current income for each household member
    1. Last 4 digits of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application or, if the adult does not have a social security number, check the box for “No Social Security number”
    1. Signature of an adult household member attesting that the information provided is correct

    Categorical or Program Eligibility

    El Campo ISD is working with local agencies to identify all children who are categorically and program eligible. El Campo ISD will notify the households of these children that they do not need to complete an application. Any household that does not receive a letter and feels it should have should contact Cassie Clark, 979-543-5812, EXT. 13722. Any household that wishes to decline benefits should contact Cassie Clark, 979-543-5812, EXT. 13722.

    Applications may be submitted anytime during the school year. The information provided by households on the application will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may also be verified by the school officials at any time during the school year.

    Determining Eligibility

    Under the provisions of the free and reduced-price meal policy, Cassie Clark, Food Service Administrative Assistant will review applications and determine eligibility. Households or guardians dissatisfied with the Reviewing Official’s eligibility determination may wish to discuss the decision with the Reviewing Official on an informal basis. Households wishing to make a formal appeal for a hearing on the decision may make a request either orally or in writing to Demetric Wells, Assistant Superintendent of Finance, 700 West Norris, El Campo, TX. 77437 or 979-543-6771.

    Unexpected Circumstances

    If a household member becomes unemployed or if the household size increases, the household should contact the school. Such changes may make the children of the household eligible for benefits if the household’s income falls at or below the attached current income eligibility guidelines.

    New Information for El Campo High School

    Although applications are still needed to be filled out by all ECHS students, each student will eat breakfast, lunch and dinner for free due to Universal Free Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program for the SY2025-2026.

    In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

    Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternate means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at USDA , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: US Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

  • The El Campo Independent School District and Myatt Elementary, Hutchins Elementary, Northside Elementary, and El Campo Middle School announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-2026 school year. Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

    Persons interested in receiving more information should contact:

    El Campo ISD Food Service, Cassie Clark

    2610 Meadow Lane, El Campo, TX 77437

    979-543-5812 Ext.13722

    In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

    Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternate means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

    To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at USDA, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: US Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

  • The El Campo Independent School District and Myatt Elementary will participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP). The FFVP is a federally assisted program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to children at an eligible elementary during the school day.

    The goal for FFVP is to introduce to children the varieties of fresh fruit and vegetables, at an early age so that they can develop a taste for the different fresh fruits and vegetables.

Food Services FAQ

  • El Campo ISD Food Service would like to thank you for your continued support of our programs.

    The National School Breakfast/Lunch Program program allows families to qualify for free or reduced breakfast and lunch for their school-age children. A new application will be sent home with each child in the school district at the beginning of the school year.

    If your family has already been on this program, or if you would like to apply for this program, there is critical information that you need to be aware of.

    • A NEW APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED EACH YEAR. One per family. Your application is only good for the current school year.
    • The application must be filled out completely. If not, the process is held up until we receive the needed information. Please include a good home/cell phone number so we may contact you if we have any questions about your application.
    • Federal law allows Food Service 10 days from receiving your application in our department to process your paperwork. Until you receive notification from ECISD’s Food Service Department of approval, you must supply your student(s) with money to pay for his/her meal(s) or have your student(s) bring a breakfast/ lunch from home. • Breakfast is FREE and Lunch is $2.40. We use a computerized debit system that allows parents to deposit money into their student(s) account for the purchase of meals, milk and snacks. This can be done with cash or checks, for your convenience
    • If you have a Pre-Kindergarten student entering the school district this year, and have already filled out a National School Breakfast/Lunch application, you will be asked to fill out a new application at the beginning of the school year. The reason for this is that pre-registration for Pre-Kindergarten is in April/May, but the new Federal application does not come out until July. We apologize for this inconvenience, but it is out of our hands.
    • At the beginning of October, ECISD Food Service conducts a verification of the National School Breakfast/Lunch Program applicants. This is a federal requirement. This verification is based on income or food stamp information from the application already submitted. A letter will be sent, notifying you that you have been chosen for the process of verification. 

    The National School Breakfast/Lunch Program is a wonderful program that allows the school district to ensure that every student is fed a nutritional meal. The school district also benefits beyond this program. Other federal and state government programs that benefit all students are based on the results of the National School Breakfast/Lunch Program application process. It is to everyone’s advantage to fill out the application, whether it is used or not. Thank you again for your support and have a great summer.

    ECISD Food Service 979-543-5812