CISD Parents and Guardians,

During the ongoing Federal government shutdown, we understand that some families in our Crandall community may be experiencing added stress or financial uncertainty. Please know that the Crandall ISD Child Nutrition Department is here to support you and your students. Our priority has always been ensuring every child has access to healthy, nourishing meals each school day.

If your family qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, we encourage your student to participate in both breakfast and lunch at school. As a reminder, as of September 1, all students who qualify for reduced-price meals now receive breakfast and lunch at no cost.

All meals served in our schools meet USDA nutrition guidelines, and we take pride in offering options that fuel learning, comfort, and well-being. We also provide multiple entrée choices at breakfast and lunch for students who may not prefer the featured item. Over the coming months, we will also introduce new items, including smoothies and kolaches at breakfast and tamales at lunch.

If you have questions, need assistance with the meal application process, or have been impacted by the shutdown and believe your eligibility may have changed, please reach out to our team. You may also complete or update an application online at: www.crandall-isd.net/freereduced

In addition, Crandall ISD offers a list of CISD and local community support and assistance resources, which may be helpful for families during this time. You can find them here: www.crandall-isd.net/community-resources

Together, we will ensure every child in Crandall ISD is cared for, supported, and ready to learn.

Sincerely,
Tim Davis
Child Nutrition Director & Team
tdavis@crandall-isd.net or 972-427-6000