Child Nutrition Services

Fueling Young Minds and Bodies: We are dedicated to providing healthy, delicious, and nutritious meals that nourish students and empower them to learn and thrive.

Updates for the 2024-25 school year

Meals for all students will again be offered at no charge for the 2024-25 school year!

Our schools are participating in a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program allows all children to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.
Families do not need to qualify based on income to receive meals at no charge
Students can receive up to (1) breakfast and (1) lunch per day
Meal applications are not required.

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Department Leadership

Garth Steedman, Ed.D, M.B.A.
Assistant Superintendent of Finance, Operations & Human Resources

Ashley Guerrero
Child Nutrition Services Supervisor

Alexis Esquivel-Sawyer
Child Nutrition Services Office Coordinator

Questions? Need help?

For questions or assistance, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Department by email or call 360-473-4717.

Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit (CNEEB) Application

Our schools are participating in a federal program called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This program allows all children in the District to eat breakfast and lunch at no charge.

However, some education programs we provide are funded with state dollars and require us to submit aggregate financial data to the state. We will no longer be collecting free and reduced-price applications every year. Instead, we will be collecting Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application (CNEEB) forms. This form helps us collect household information for all students attending CEP schools. Without this information, the Bremerton School District could lose important state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to.

All families will have an opportunity to fill out a CNEEB in Skyward as a part of the annual ABC process. If you are unable to complete it there, you can get a paper copy from your child's school or download it below.

Families that are interested in receiving the Summer EBT (S-EBT) must have an approved current year CNEEB on file.

Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application (CNEEB)

2024–25 Child Nutrition Eligibility & Education Benefit Application – Bremerton School District pdf

Letter to Households 24-25 School Year

Consent to Share Eligibility 24-25 School Year (ENGLISH)

Consent to Share Eligibility 24-25 School Year (SPANISH)

School Arrival Times and Breakfast

Elementary schools
The doors open for students at 8:55 a.m. Breakfast will be offered in every classroom at the beginning of the school day at no charge. Breakfast will not be offered prior to the start of the school day.
MVMS
Doors open for students at 7:50 a.m. Breakfast will be available in the cafeteria to all students at no charge. Students who arrive after breakfast can pick-up a “grab-and-go” breakfast to eat during first period.
BHS
Unless enrolled in “0 hour,” the doors to BHS open for all students at 6:50 a.m. Breakfast will be available in the commons/cafeteria to all students beginning at 7 a.m. at no charge.
RHS
The RHS Campus opens for students at 7:40 a.m. Breakfast will be available for all students at no charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are school meals healthy?

Bremerton School District provides meals that meet federal requirements and guidelines. The program is operated by the District’s Child Nutrition Services (CNS) department. CNS offers a wide variety of foods and is particularly proud to emphasize locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables.
How do I apply for Free/Reduced meals?

All meals will be provided at no cost to families for the 2024-25 school year. While applications are not required for students to receive meals, all families are asked to complete the annual income survey as a part of the annual ABCs process. If you are unable to complete it there, you can get a paper copy from your child's school, or print and fill out the form. The family income survey captures information required for the District to receive state and federal funding for education programs.

If you would like more information regarding possible 504 accommodations, please contact John Welsh at 360-473-1012 or email john.welsh@bremertonschools.org.
My student has a life threatening food allergy/non-life threatening food allergy/physical disability; is there any way CNS can help?

Students needing a food substitution due to a disability may complete a diet prescription form that specifies specific substitutions by a doctor or nurse-practitioner. For food allergies, school nurses and CNS staff both must have the correct documentation.You can request a form from the school nurse or CNS office.