Summer Food Service Program Information

2026 Summer Food Service Program: Two Options for Families!

Hesperia Community Schools is excited to offer free summer meals for all children up to age 18 (and individuals with special needs up to age 26).

Important Rule: According to State guidelines, families can only participate in one Summer Food option per week. Please review the program guidelines and confirm your understanding on our digital form:

OPTION 1: 7-Day Weekly Meal Pick-Up

Best for families who prefer to take a full week of meals home at once.

Dates: Every Thursday starting June 18 through August 13 (No pickup on July 2).
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Middle School Loop
What you get: A bulk box containing 7 days of breakfast and lunch meals per student.
Note: Students do not need to be present; parents/guardians can pick up the meals.

🔗 Review & Acknowledge Here: https://forms.gle/oWSmY7Bqc6M3VVjV7

🏫 OPTION 2: In-Person Summer Meal Program

Best for students participating in summer activities or those who want daily hot meals on-site.

Dates: Monday through Thursday, June 15 through July 30.
Holiday Closure: No service the week of June 29 – July 2.
Daily Schedule:
- 🍳 Breakfast: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
- 🥪 Lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Weekend Bonus: Weekend meals will be available on Thursdays to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday!

Please email Dana Gierzak at gierzakd@hesp.net or call 231-854-0509 for more information

Food Service at Hesperia Community Schools

Hesperia Breakfast and Lunch Programs!

Hesperia Community Schools participates in the National School Breakfast Program (NSBP), the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Michigan's 10 Cents a Meal, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

Hesperia Community Schools is a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district. This means all students eat breakfast and lunch for free.

CEP Benefits

All students have access to free breakfast and lunch.
Household applications for free and reduced-price meals are eliminated.
All that is needed is an Education Benefit Form, which can be found in the link below..
You only need to fill out one form per household.

These forms are critical for us to receive all of our state and federal funding for our students. All information on these forms is confidential.

There are 2 Ways to complete this form

Paper forms can be turned into the office or directly to Dana Gierzak, Director of Food and Nutrition.
The online link below will complete it instantly and send all information directly to Dana Gierzak, Director of Food and Nutrition.

Ala Carte Sales

Ala Carte Sales are available in the Middle School and High School Cafeteria's during Meal Periods. Unfortunately at this time we do not accept online deposits into your students account, however, you may send cash or a check made out to "Hesperia Hot Lunch" with your student in a sealed envelope. Your student may give this to either the office or directly to the cashier in the cafeteria during meal periods.

All menus follow the USDA meal patterns to ensure students have a healthy well balanced meal.

Ala Carte items are "Smart Snack Approved" with reduced calories, fat content, and reduced sugar.

Allergen Disclaimer

If you have a food allergy please be aware that the recipes, ingredients, and meal pattern used for the breakfast and lunch menus may contain or had contact with peanuts, nuts or other possible allergens. If your student needs dietary accomodations please print the Special Diet Accomodation Form under "Forms & Information" Tab and return to the office or directly to the Food Service Office.