Our Daily Offerings
It’s no secret that today’s kids have experienced palates, but many still crave comfort foods. We strive to provide students with a balance of both — menu choices that go beyond chicken tenders and tater tots and better-for-you selections when that is what’s on the menu. When we serve something like chicken nuggets, rest assured that they are just like we would cook at home — fresh chicken, breaded and baked and served from the oven. We even have homemade from-scratch vegan versions available (chickpea nuggets, anyone?)
Our chefs pride themselves on creating well-balanced and nutritious offerings to nourish young bodies and minds. And, our meals check all the boxes: They are local, seasonal, delicious, nutritious, made-from-scratch, sustainable, and nourishing.
Lunch Service Includes:
Featured daily meat entrée
Featured daily vegetarian entrée
Side dish of whole grain, legume, or starch
Seasonal vegetable side dish
Assorted fresh fruit options: bananas, New York state apples, oranges, and pears
A special dessert is offered twice a week; Chloe's Fruit Pop one day and a homemade dessert one day
Local milk delivered from Battenkill Creamery, Salem, NY
Beverage options also include: freshly prepared in-house flavored water using the infusion of seasonal fruits or vegetables, New York state apple cider or chilled filtered water.
Our Salad Bar Program
Students and staff also have the option of creating their own salad from a selection of fresh seasonal offerings, which include:
Greens: This may include Romaine, Boston, Greenleaf, Redleaf, Baby Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Mesclun, or Watercress. (On occasion, the salad greens will be substituted for a pre-made salad such as: Caesar Salad, Cobb Salad, Greek Salad, Chopped Salad, or a Citrus Ginger Salad).
Legumes: Garbanzo, Black, Navy and Kidney Beans
Plant and Animal Proteins: Hard-Boiled Eggs, Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Turkey Breast, Ham, Turkey, Salami, and various Grilled Tofus (Plain, BBQ, Teriyaki, or Buffalo)
Freshly sliced vegetables: Bell Peppers, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Corn, Tomato, Beets, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Shredded Cabbage, and more
Cheeses: Cottage Cheese, Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Cheddar, Muenster, American, Provolone, and Swiss Cheese
Additional specialty toppings: Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, Pita Chips, Croutons, Olives, and more
Housemade salad dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Apple Cider Vinaigrette, CtY Chef’s Specialty Dressing
A Composed Protein Salad
A Composed Vegetable Salad
A Composed Whole Grain or Pasta Salad
Our Deli Bar Program
Students and staff may also grab a premade sandwich or wrap or prepare their own from a selection of breads and toppings that include:
Sliced Whole Wheat and White Breads
A rotating variety of deli meat selections: Applegate Turkey and Ham, Grilled Chicken
A rotating selection of Egg Salad or Tuna Salad
Lettuce and Tomato
Various roasted vegetables
Sliced Cheeses: Cheddar, Swiss, Muenster and Provolone
Fresh Pickles
Gluten-free Breads available upon request
Sunbutter (a spread made with sunflower seeds that is peanut- and nut-free
Jelly, Butter, Cream Cheese
Our Snack Program
Cater To You procures snacks that contain minimal ingredients and never contain high fructose corn syrup, food coloring, carrageenan, or other offensive additives.