Epiphany Catholic School participates in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Child Nutrition Programs, providing students with nutritious meals every day. All meals are carefully prepared to meet or exceed federal and state standards for quality, nutritional content, and balanced components.
Breakfast at Epiphany School
Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 7:25 AM, featuring a rotating selection of hot and cold options. Each meal includes fruit and milk.
Breakfast is free for all students.
For those who arrive late or prefer to eat in the classroom, a grab-and-go breakfast is available.
Lunch at Epiphany School
Students in Preschool through Grade 8 enjoy free lunch daily, with three meal options available:
- Hot Lunch
- Salad Bar
- Sandwich Bar
Each meal includes protein, fruits, vegetables, grains, and milk. Students are required to take at least one serving of fruit or vegetable with their meal.
Regardless of their selected option, students may always visit the salad bar to choose from a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.
Students who bring lunch from home may purchase milk separately.
A second entrée is available for students in Grades 3–8 for $1.75, charged to their PAMS account. Students should notify their teacher in the morning to ensure accurate lunch counts.
Middle School Second Entrée & A La Carte
Middle School students may purchase a la carte items that meet USDA Smart Snack guidelines.
Middle School students are offered rotating second or alternative entrée selections available as a replacement (no additional cost) or as an addition to their main entrée for $1.75:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays: Cheeseburger or Hamburger
- Mondays & Wednesdays: Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Lunch Account Policies
Negative Lunch Accounts: If a student’s lunch account balance becomes negative, the parent or guardian will be notified. We will work with families to arrange payment. Students must not have a negative balance at the end of the school year. Funds can be added until the last day of school.
Lunch Account Balance Refunds: If a student leaves enrollment at Epiphany, at any time, lunch account balances of $10 or more will be refunded. Balances under $10 will be donated to an account fund for students in need.
Important Links
- Educational Benefits Letter
- How to Complete the Educational Benefits Form
- 2025-2026 Application for Educational Benefits
- PayPams – Deposit Funds in Student Lunch Account
- Classroom Treats Form
- Wellness Policy
- Civil Rights Statement
- Child and Adult Care Food Program
- Notice to Beneficiaries and Prospective Beneficiaries
- Local Education Agency Free and Reduced-price Meals Fair Hearing Procedure
Summer Food Program Resources
- Download the Free Meals for Kids app provided by Hunger Impact Partners to your phone or device.
- Call the 211 Hotline. From a cell phone – Twin Cities Metro Area: 651-291-0211, Greater Minnesota: 1-800-543-7709, TTY: 651-291-8440.
- Call the Minnesota Food HelpLine at 1-888-711-1151, available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Central Time.
- Text USDA to texting service. Text Summer Meals to 914-342-7744. Spanish speakers, text Verano to 914-342-7744.