Denton Independent School District
Empowering Lifelong Learners
- Denton Independent School District
- Meal Information During COVID-19 Closure
Free Breakfast & Lunch To-Go Service
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March 24, 2020 Update:
In an effort to keep you and your student from leaving the safety of your home more than once per day, beginning Wednesday, March 25 meal service at all 15 locations and via bus delivery will include two meals. The once per day carry-out service will be held from Monday through Friday from noon to 1 p.m. The bundled meal will include lunch and breakfast for the following day. Morning breakfast service will be discontinued.
All children are welcome and no ID is required.
To-Go Meal Service Locations
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For the safety of others, please do not come to one of our locations if you or someone in your household begins to show flu-like symptoms. Either send someone else, a friend or neighbor or wait until you no longer feel ill or symptomatic.
To comply with the recommended CDC guidelines, all meals will be prepared for individual pick-up, no group meals or congregating will be allowed.
“Proper nutrition is critical to the health and wellbeing of our students, and we stand committed to serving them,” said Chris Bomberger, executive director of child nutrition/benefits. If you have questions, please contact Denton ISD Child Nutrition Dept. by calling 940-369-0272 during the office hours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Please visit one of the following campuses for service:
Braswell High Zone
Denton High Zone
Guyer High Zone
Ryan High Zone
Bell Elementary School602 Villa Paloma Blvd.Little Elm, TX 75068Alexander Elementary800 Mack PlaceDenton, TX 76209Nelson Elementary School3909 Teasley LaneDenton, TX 76210Ginnings Elementary School2525 Yellowstone PlaceDenton, TX 76209Cross Oaks Elementary School600 Liberty Blvd.Cross Oaks, TX 76227Evers Park Elementary3300 Evers ParkwayDenton, TX 76207Harpool Middle School9601 Stacee LaneLantana, TX 76226Rivera Elementary School701 Newton StreetDenton, TX 76205Navo Middle School1701 Navo RoadAubrey, TX 76227Borman Elementary School1201 Parvin StreetDenton, TX 76205Hodge Elementary School3900 Grant ParkwayDenton, TX 76208Calhoun Middle School709 West Congress StreetDenton, TX 76201Pecan Creek Elementary School4400 Lakeview Blvd.Denton, TX 76208McMath Middle School1900 Jason DriveDenton, TX 76205Myers Middle School 131 Garza RoadShady Shores, TX 76208In addition to the schools listed above, Denton ISD delivers meals via school bus to the sites listed below. Please note: The buses that make two stops will be onsite for 30 minutes. The buses making one stop will be onsite for 1 hour. Braswell High Zone
Denton High Zone
Guyer High Zone
Ryan High Zone
12 p.m. Sandbrock Pool (Stop #1)
12:45 p.m. Winn Ridge Pool (Stop #2)
12 p.m. Owsley Park 12 p.m. Hickory Creek Pool 12 p.m. Ashli Oaks Pool 12 p.m. Arrow Brooke Pool 12 p.m. Mack Park (south of McKinney St.) 12 p.m. Rocky Point - Shiloh Family Church 12 p.m. Southfork Front Pavilion 12 p.m. Savannah Elementary 12 p.m. Center Point Mobile Home Park (James and Massey Entrance) 12 p.m. McNair Elementary
12 p.m. Village East Apartments 12 p.m. Glenbrooke Pool (Stop #1)
12:45 p.m. Estates 3Eighty Apartments (Stop #2)
12 p.m. Country View MHP (mailboxes) 12 p.m. Bent Creek Estates - Bent Creek & Moss Creek Intersection 12 p.m. Intersection of Cardinal & Oriole 12 p.m. Providence Pool (Stop #1)
12:45 p.m. Landing at Little Elm Apartments (Stop #2)
12 p.m. Country Lake Estates 12 p.m. Denton Falls Mobile Home Park 12 p.m. Century 380 Apartments 12 p.m. Park at the intersection of Pomeral & Alsace 12 p.m. Vacation Village at intersection of Lake Vista and Byrum 12 p.m. Pecan Creek Mobile Home Park 12 p.m. Providence Place Apartments
FAQ - FREE MEAL DISTRIBUTION DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE
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Who will be served?
Any student is eligible for service, and all meals are free of cost. No student ID is required but the student must be present at the time of pickup to receive a meal. Meals are absolutely free and not based on any family's ability to pay. The program is made possible by the Denton ISD Child Nutrition Dept in partnership with the USDA.
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When will this begin?
Service will begin on Tuesday, March 17 and will continue each weekday until campuses reopen to students.
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How were sites selected?
School sites were selected based on location, not grade level configuration or attendance zone. They were also selected based their proximity to public transportation and walkability/foot traffic.
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What if my student’s school is not on the list?
Please visit any school on the list that is convenient for you and your family.
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Do we need to bring our student ID?
No. All children present will be served, regardless of age or enrollment status.
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How will the food be prepared?
Our staff complies with all food safety guidelines as specified by the USDA.
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How will the food be distributed?
Breakfast and lunch service will be prepared in “Carry-Out” style to discourage congregating, for the safety of everyone.
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Can I volunteer to assist with meal distribution?
We appreciate your interest in volunteering!
Answer for general public:
Yes! Please click here to fill out a short volunteer interest form.
Answer for current Denton ISD employees:
Unfortunately, all non-exempt (paraprofessionals/hourly) employees are not allowed to volunteer due to extenuating circumstances regarding compensation.
All exempt employees (teachers, counselors, salaried employees) are eligible and encouraged to volunteer and should feel free to fill out the short volunteer interest form by clicking here.
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Where do I go on campus?
Each cafeteria has an entrance separate from the school’s main entrance. Again, patrons can only gain access through these entrances and exits. All access to the main building, including libraries and gymnasiums, is restricted – no exceptions.
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Will you have enough food?
Yes. We will prepare food in an effort to serve everyone, and we realize that the need may change daily. Our team serves thousands of students each day and is very accommodating.
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Why is the district serving meals?
Proper nutrition plays a key factor in a student’s health and is critical when maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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What if I have questions?
Please contact our Child Nutrition Dept. by calling 940-369-0272 during the office hours of 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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Are there other local resources for obtaining food for my family?
Denton Area Food Resources ⋅ Most Food Pantries Require ID
Our Daily Bread300 W. Oak Street Suite 100Denton 76201Lunch served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 1:15 pmLunch served on Saturday from 11:30 am to 12:30 pmDinner is served on Monday night from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pmThe Salvation Army1508 E. McKinney StDenton 76209Soup Kitchen open every evening from 6:30 pm to 7 pmDenton Food Bank at Serve Denton306 N. Loop 288 Suite 400Denton 76209Monday thru Friday 1 pm to 3 pmFreedom House Food Pantry 1123 Ft. Worth DriveDenton 76206Monday thru Friday 1 pm to 4 pmAsbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry 117 Hercules LaneDenton 76207Monday 6 pm to 7:30 pmFirst Refuge Ministries1701 Broadway St.Denton 76201Monday 9 am to 12 pmTuesday and Wednesday 1 pm to 4 pmThursday 6 pm to 8 pmVision Ministries626 WainwrightDenton 76201Monday thru Thursday 12:30 pm to 4 pm
