Denton Independent School District
Empowering Lifelong Learners
- Denton Independent School District
- Meal Information During COVID-19 Closure
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TABLE TO TRUNK • FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH TO-GO
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**On May 27, Navo Meal Service Will Be Distributed at Paloma Creek Elementary.
Beginning April 15, the Denton ISD Child Nutrition Department will begin “super bundling” an entire week of school meals (five breakfasts and five lunches) available for pick-up each Wednesday. Drive-through meal pickup is available at each location between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
When visiting one of our 18 campuses, families will be asked to remain in their vehicles and indicate the number of students to be served. Families can request meals for all students in the household under the age of 18, no ID is required. Staff members will place the requested number of meal bundles in the trunk, eliminating any person-to-person contact.
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.
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MEAL SERVICE LOCATIONS · PICKUP AVAILABLE EVERY WEDNESDAY 11 A.M. TO 1 P.M. To comply with the recommended CDC guidelines, all meals will be prepared for individual pick-up, no group meals or congregating will be allowed. If you have questions, please contact Denton ISD Child Nutrition Department 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 Roads, TX 76227Evers Park Elementary3300 Evers ParkwayDenton, TX 76207Harpool Middle School9601 Stacee LaneLantana, TX 76226Rivera Elementary School701 Newton StreetDenton, TX 76205Savannah Elementary School1101 Cotton Exchange DriveAubrey, TX 76227Borman Elementary School1201 Parvin StreetDenton, TX 76205McNair Elementary School1212 Hickory Creek RoadDenton, TX 76210Hodge Elementary School3900 Grant ParkwayDenton, TX 76208On May 27, Navo Meal ServiceWill Be Distributed atPaloma Creek ElementaryPaloma Creek Elementary1600 Navo RoadAubrey, TX 76227Navo Middle School1701 Navo RoadAubrey, TX 76227Calhoun Middle School709 West Congress StreetDenton, TX 76201McMath Middle School 1900 Jason DriveDenton, TX 76205Pecan Creek Elementary School4400 Lakeview Blvd.Denton, TX 76208Myers Middle School 131 Garza RoadShady Shores, TX 76208Ryan High School 5101 E. McKinney St.Denton, TX 76208
FAQ - FREE MEAL DISTRIBUTION DURING SCHOOL CLOSURE
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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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Who will be served?
Any student is eligible for service, and all meals are free of cost. No student ID is required. 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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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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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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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?
When visiting one of our 18 campuses, families will be asked to remain in their vehicles and indicate the number of students to be served. Staff members will place the requested number of meals in the trunk, eliminating any person-to-person contact.
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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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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
Asbury Relief Ministry Food Pantry117 Hercules LaneDenton 76207Monday 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Cross Timbers Church Meals Hot Meals for kids 18 and under + a box of staple items (Kids must be present to receive food)Monday – Friday from 5pm-6pm312 W. McKinney Denton, TX 76201 (drive-thru pick-up)Denton Community Food Center at Serve Denton 306 N. Loop 288 Suite 400Denton 76209Food Pantry: Mondays & Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. (Current) 9 to 11 a.m. (Beginning May 18)First Refuge Ministries 1701 Broadway St.Denton 76201Monday 9 am to 12 pmTuesday and Wednesday 1 pm to 4 pmThursday 6 pm to 8 pmFreedom House Food Pantry 1123 Ft. Worth DriveDenton 76206Monday thru Friday 1 pm to 4 pmOur 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 pmVision Ministries626 WainwrightDenton 76201Monday thru Thursday 12:30 pm to 4 pm
