School Nutrition
Sussex Montessori provides school meals each day we are in session. Click the link below to see the menu filled with delicious options.
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Breakfast
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As a public school, Sussex Montessori School participates in the federal free and reduced school meal program.
At Sussex Montessori we offer both breakfast and lunch daily. Additionally, we offer reduced calorie snacks for purchase. Children may bring a packed lunch or receive breakfast and/or a warm lunch at school.
We’ve switched to new payment system, LINQ Connect! The K-12 Payment System has expired and we’ve since implemented a new payment portal, LINQ Connect. Families, please read this important notice and instructions
Community Eligibility Provision School Year 2025-2026:
Great News! Sussex Montessori School is a CEP school which means, all of our students may eat free breakfast and lunch!
We are pleased to inform you that Sussex Montessori Charter has implemented a new option available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The Community Eligibility Provision was enacted as a result of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010 and provides universal meal service to students in schools/districts that qualify. All enrolled students are eligible to receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch at school at no charge to your household. No further action is required of enrolled families. Your child(ren) will be able to participate in these meal programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal benefit form.
Free and Reduced Meals
Typically, families apply each year to receive free and reduced price meals, even if your student is already receiving free or reduced meals. Students already participating in the program will be given a 30 day grace period to submit a new application before benefits are lost or denied. Paper applications are available in the school office or you can apply at lunchapplication.com directly from your phone or computer.
Please review the information below and submit an application if you believe your family may qualify for this benefit.
Free and Reduced Lunch ONLINE Application
How to apply for Free and Reduced Meals
Printable Free and Reduced Lunch Application Form (not required for the 25-26 school year)
Free and Reduced Lunch Frequently Asked Questions
Paying for Meals and more
Each student will have their own account to which funds may be added using check, cash, or the LINQ Connect online prepay system. The LINQ Connect app is free to join and has some great benefits; a small fee is incurred for using it to add money to student account. Please visit https://linqconnect.com/ to set up an account which could be used to pay for breakfast, lunch, snacks and even field trips. Funds may be pre-loaded on your child’s account in advance and/or you may bring cash to school to cover your account. Any cash must be in an envelope with both your child’s name and student ID number and your child’s teacher’s name. Please help your child to memorize their ID number which will be used to track costs.
Breakfast/Lunch Prices 24-25: *Breakfast is served everyday from 7:30am – 8:15am, Monday through Friday
| Reduced | Full Priced | Extra | |
| Student Breakfast | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 |
| Student Lunch | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 |
| Adult Breakfast | — | $3.65 | $3.00 |
| Adult Lunch | — | $5.00 | $3.50 |
(Prices are subject to change per the USDA)
Food Allergies and Dietary Concerns
All food allergies and dietary concerns should be reported to our nurse first. The foodservice team and the nurse work together closely to care for your student.
Questions…Contact Us!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Foodservice Manager at 302-404-5367 ext.215- Mrs. Anita R. Mitchell
Additional Resources
Please see the information below for information and resources, including the SMS Food Pantry, available to assist our families in need. (Information available in Spanish & Haitian-Creole).
Free Resources in Delaware [Spanish] [Haitian Creole]
SMS Food Pantry Available to all SMS Families
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