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School Meal Delivery Available

By Kerry Delf | Published: September 25, 2020

Need help accessing school meals? Home delivery for families in need will begin in October Eugene School District 4J is offering free meals 7 days a week for all 4J students and youth 18 years old and younger. Meals are … Continue reading →

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Kids Eat Free This Summer

By Christian Hill | Published: June 22, 2020

Free grab-and-go meals available at selected locations June 15–Sept. 4 School’s out for summer, but school kitchens are still cooking for kids. Eugene School District 4J will provide free grab-and-go meals at six school sites this summer. Meals will be … Continue reading →

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4J’s Food Service Team Surpasses 150,000 Free Meals Served

By Christian Hill | Published: April 29, 2020
Free grab-and-go meals are available 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on weekdays

4J’s school lunch heroes feed thousands of children, provide critical community service School Lunch Heroes Video Friday, May 1 is national School Lunch Hero Day. Thanks to our school lunch heroes, the food service staff who are serving up free … Continue reading →

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Free Meals for Kids—Now at More Sites

By Hillary Johnson | Published: March 31, 2020

4J has added more locations for free student meals, to offer greater access and convenience Eugene School District 4J has more than doubled the locations where families can pick up free breakfast and lunch during the extended school closure. Families … Continue reading →

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Supports for Students During School Closure

By Hillary Johnson | Published: March 15, 2020

Free lunches, healthcare services available Mon.–Fri., March 16–20 School is canceled for students beginning Monday, March 16, a week before the scheduled start of spring break, in accordance with Gov. Kate Brown’s directive to temporarily close all K–12 schools in … Continue reading →

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School Meals Get a Local Twist

By Christian Hill | Published: January 29, 2020

Locally made tofu, tortilla chips and soft pretzels served up for students to enjoy Eugene School District 4J is offering a new twist on school meals. The district’s nutrition services department took over management of student meal service this year … Continue reading →

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4J Food Services Is Buying Local

By Hillary Johnson | Published: December 19, 2019

Fresh, local food is a top priority for new in-house student meal program Last spring, the school board voted not to renew a contract with a food services management company and instead return to self-management. One of the primary goals … Continue reading →

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Free For All: At 10 Schools, Students Eat for Free

By Kerry Delf | Published: November 8, 2019
Elementary students at lunchtime

Five more schools are providing free meals this year No such thing as a free lunch? There is for students at some 4J schools. Students need a healthy breakfast and lunch to be ready to learn. Eugene School District 4J … Continue reading →

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On the Menu: New School Meals Rolling Out

By Kerry Delf | Published: October 5, 2019
Scratch-cooked minestrone being tested by 4J's new in-house nutrition services program

October menus feature new school meal offerings What’s new on your kid’s lunch tray? Eugene School District 4J is making changes to our school food services incrementally over time, as school food service management is brought in-house after more than … Continue reading →

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What’s On the Menu? School Meals Are Changing

By Kerry Delf | Published: September 14, 2019

Fall school menus show changes, with more to come over time Eugene School District 4J is making changes to our school food services incrementally over time, as school food service management is brought in-house after more than 20 years of … Continue reading →

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