No Free Lunch In Berlin Schools Anymore

BERLIN, CT — Like all Connecticut school districts, Berlin schools are transitioning from free meals for all pupils to the pre-pandemic normal of charging for them.

While some towns have already transitioned, Berlin's meals are still free this week, but that will change when student return from the holiday break Tuesday, Jan. 3.

Berlin schools have already issued notices to parents, saying pandemic-era grant funding has run out and cafeteria operations are back to pre-pandemic norms.

"Upon the return from winter break, on Jan. 3, 2023, the cafeterias will return to paid meal services, except for students who are approved for free or reduced-price meals," wrote Berlin schools to parents/guardians.

"We encourage anyone who has not already submitted a 2022-2023 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application to click the provided link and apply."

To ensure free and reduced-price eligibility for Jan. 3, 2023, applications were due to the food services department by Dec. 19, but the sooner they're submitted, the earlier eligibility can be determined.

Anyone with questions regarding free and reduced price eligibility or the district's new meal charging policy, contact Wendy Rawlings, food service director, at wrawlings@berlinschools.org.

For an application for free or reduced-price meals, click on this link.