St. Francis High School
3325 Bridge St. NW
St. Francis, MN 55070

Office Phone: 763-753-7060
nutrition.office@isd15.org

Wendy Klobe
Program Supervisor
763-753-7061
wendy.klobe@isd15.org

Deb Halde
Office Professional
763-753-7015
debra.halde@isd15.org

Amanda Olson
Kitchen Specialist
763-753-7092
amanda.olson-ks@isd15.org

St. Francis High School
Cathy Phillips
Kitchen Manager
763-213-1625
Joy Ehrenberg
Cashier
763-213-1617

St. Francis Middle School
Dawn Richard
Kitchen Manager
763-213-8573
Kelli Toikka
Cashier
763-213-8574

Cedar Creek Elementary School
Monica Tharaldson
Kitchen Manager
763-213-8858
Marge Wanamaker
Cashier
763-213-8859

East Bethel Elementary School
Kristina Soyring
Kitchen Manager
763-213-8948
Laura Sullivan
Cashier
763-213-8949

St. Francis Elementary School
Rhonda Pavek
Kitchen Manager
763-213-8745
Natasha Wold
Cashier
763-213-8746

St. Francis Learning Center
Christine Rowe
Cook/Cashier
763-753-7151

Welcome to the Nutrition Services Department. St. Francis Area Schools provide students with access to a variety of foods that meet the health and nutritional needs of our students. We serve foods that meet state and federal requirements, which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

School meals feed the future!

Nutrition Standards for School Meals

Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA) meal patterns are followed, featuring complex carbohydrates such as whole grain bread products, fruits & vegetables, lean protein and low-fat dairy. Saturated fat content is reduced to less than 10%, no trans fat and lower sodium products are sought out.

HHFKA meal regulations require students to take a half cup of fruits or vegetables with each meal. Students will be asked to make a selection of fruit or vegetables if they do not have it on their tray. If students refuse the fruit or vegetable, they will be charged à la carte prices for the items on their tray.

• A la carte extras such as an extra entree and extra milk are for sale in the cafeterias

• Smart Snacks, or à la carte extras, are for sale in cafeterias

Nutrition Education

Nutrition Services supports the Wellness Policy by providing healthy school meals and snacks to the students of St. Francis Area Schools.

• Candy and pop are not provided by Nutrition Services

• Food is not used for a reward or punishment by Nutrition Services

Find Out More About…

• Menus / Meal Times    

• Meal Payment Options / Pricing 

• Lunch Account Transfer or Refund Request Form

• Meal Regulations / My Plate Program 

• Food Safety / Food Waste 

• Nutrition Education Resources 

• Student Wellness Resources  

• Nutrition Information     

• Nutrition Nuggets Newsletters 

• Special Diet Statement

• Request for Lactose Free Milk or Soy Milk

• Summer EBT and Summer Food Service Programs (Updated May 2024)

• For paper applications in English, Spanish, Somali or Hmong.

• Students may qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. To apply, click on the button above and complete the Application for Educational Benefits online application. A new application must be submitted each school year. At public schools, the application also helps the school qualify for education funds and discounts.

• To share your eligibility status with other programs fill out the Waiver of Confidentiality Form.

Other Resources

• Low cost Internet offer for families that qualify for free meals from Internet Essentials/Comcast (some restrictions apply)

• For information on how to report a civil rights complaint, click here.