New Hartford Public Schools
Notice: June 20th MySchoolBucks will be closed for the 24/25 school year and will reopen in August for the 25/26 school year.
On June 20th student negative balances will be transferred to the school district.
To pay off a negative balance please send cash or check made payable to New Hartford Public Schools to:
Town of New Hartford Board of Education
530 Main Street
P.O. Box 315
New Hartford, CT 06057
Attn: Gayle DiBella
The 2025/2026 Free and Reduced Application
is not yet available from the State of CT.
The application will be posted as soon as it is available.
Welcome to EdAdvance Food Service Program at New Hartford Schools
Greetings Families!
EdAdvance Food Service and New Hartford Schools welcome you to the 2025-2026 School year. EdAdvance sponsors Food Service in New Hartford Schools. We will follow the National School Lunch Program and will be providing meals that are balanced and nutritious. Meals include whole grains, fruit, vegetables & low-fat or non-fat milk.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH meals will follow the tiered system of Paid, Reduced and Free.
Meal Pricing:
Paid Breakfast Meal $2.00
Reduced Breakfast $0.30
Free Breakfast $0.00
Paid Lunch Meal $3.50
Reduced Lunch $0.40
Free Lunch $0.00
Second Lunch Meal for all $3.50
Milk Purchased Separately $0.50
Students who are directly certified for Free or Reduced Meals will receive a letter to verify their status as soon as information is available from the state. We encourage anyone not directly certified who believes they may qualify for free / reduced meals to complete an application. Applications can be found on the Food Service webpage or call us at the number below for a paper copy of the application.
Meal payments may be made through cash or check made out to EdAdvance / New Hartford Food Service in an envelope with the child’s name and teacher to the school. Parents may also go to MySchoolBucks to set up an account and make online payments. Please note fee has increased to $3.50. https://www.myschoolbucks.com
Questions related to School Meals may be directed to Becky Tyrrell,
Food Service Director at EdAdvance at Tyrrell@EdAdvance.org or 860-567-0863 ext 1148.
What should I do if I receive a Direct Certification Letter?
Children receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) or Medicaid (HUSKY A) benefits may be directly certified and automatically eligible for free or reduced meals without completing an application. If you have received a NOTICE OF DIRECT CERTIFICATION for free or reduced-price meals, do not complete the application unless instructed to do so by the district. Let the school know if any children in your household are not listed on the Notice of Direct Certification letter you received, since free or reduced meal benefits are extended to all children in a household when directly certified.
Questions regarding SNAP/TFA/Medicaid and direct certification should be sent to the determining official,
Wendy Brown at brownw@EdAdvance.org or call 860-567-0863 x 1307.
Why complete an application?
Please complete a Free & Reduced Meal Application if you believe you qualify.
Students who qualify for Free & Reduced Meals may be eligible for other benefits throughout the school year unrelated to food service. Free & Reduced Meal Applications can be found on the district website under Food Services or on the following link :
Application: English | Spanish
Important note: If your children qualify for free school meals, you might also qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): SNAP Information English | Snap Information Spanish
Questions related to School Meals may be directed to Becky Tyrrell, Food Service Director at EdAdvance at
Tyrrell@EdAdvance.org or 860-567-0863 ext. 1148.
Free and Reduced Application and Family Information
Family Application — English | Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Free and Reduced-price School Meals in the
National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) — English | Spanish
SNAP Information — English | Spanish
Husky Information — English | Spanish
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): English
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 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: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, 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;
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.