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District says CEP participation raised meal counts but food service still runs a deficit
Summary
Administrators said participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) increased free-meal counts and reduced, but did not eliminate, a projected food-service shortfall; they estimated previous projected losses near $400,000 and said they may now be closer to $300,000 this year.
Finance and nutrition staff updated attendees on food‑service finances and the district—s participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). A staff member said increased CEP participation raised the number of meals served and helped reduce a projected food service loss: "Instead of maybe 400 loss, we might be close to 300,000 this year. But we have seen a 65% increase in the number of breakfast served and about 40 some percent in the increase in the number of meals registered."
Kim acknowledged the continuing challenge: the food service program historically operates at a loss of roughly $400,000–$500,000 annually and the district is exploring operational and facility improvements (for example, food flow in older buildings and a potential gym at Robert Frost) that could reduce costs. Staff said they have not added staff despite the volume increase and that efficiency and structural changes will be needed if participation remains high.
