Lunch Menu

Links below for families that may be affected by government shutdown. 

Free and Reduced Lunch Program

If your family experiences a change in income or household circumstances at any time during the school year, you may be eligible for our Free and Reduced Lunch Program. Applications for meal benefits can be requested and submitted at any time throughout the year.

You may visit our webpage to apply through the electronic application process. (Please note: the electronic application is not available in CMC.)

For assistance please contact our office

The ongoing federal government shutdown continues to cause uncertainty regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and its impact on student nutrition. On October 31, 2025 Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 402 which declared a State of Emergency due to suspension of benefits and implemented a statewide effort to ensure food access for residents. To support school district efforts to help meet their communities’ food assistance needs during this time, the Department will continue to keep school districts updated and share state resources as they become available.

  • The Murphy Administration’s SNAP Shutdown Updates website is regularly updated with the current status of benefits, as well as links to resources for those affected by the Federal suspension. This includes:

    USDA Nondiscrimination Documents

    GENERAL INFORMATION

    All meals served are in compliance with the current USDA regulations under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.

    All students receive a lesson on cafeteria behavior on the first day of school.  Therefore, they are expected to conduct themselves properly at lunch and obey the cafeteria aides.  No bottles or cans of soda are permitted.  All foods much be eaten in the cafeteria and may not be taken back to the classroom or on the school bus.

    PAYING BY CHECK

    Parents are strongly encouraged to pay by check. This eliminates any problems for students who forget or lose their money. Prepayment also speeds up the lunch line, giving students more time to eat.

    Write your child's name, teacher, school and amount to be applied to his/her account on the envelope. Please make checks payable to Lower Township Cafeteria Fund.

    PAYING ONLINE

    PAY PAMS
    Pay for your child’s meal on-line @ www.paypams.com       
    You will need your child’s Student ID #

    BREAKFAST PROGRAM

    Breakfast is provided every morning to your child at no charge.  Included in this meal are milk, 100% juice, cheese stick, fruit, whole grain muffin or whole grain cereal.  We hope your child participates in this program.
    Studies show that children who eat breakfast do better in school.

    CREDIT POLICY

    Children do forget their lunch money at times. When this happens, they may charge their lunch. This charge is expected to be paid the next school day at the daily rate*. This privilege is not to be used as a credit line. Please do not take advantage of this policy. Children with outstanding charges may not purchase snacks until all charges have been paid. Children owing more than $13.00 will only be permitted to purchase the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Lunch until all charges are paid.

    Eligibility applications for the National School Lunch Program will be distributed at the beginning of the school year. These applications must be completed and returned to school as quickly as possible.

    You can be assured that the names of children receiving these benefits will remain confidential. We have many safeguards in place to protect their privacy.

    You may apply for benefits at anytime throughout the school year.  To obtain an application contact your front office or Food Service Department at (609)-884-9400  ext...5008

    The Cafeteria Office hours are 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    The office number is (609) 884-9400 ext. 5149.
     
    The district's Food Service Department provides nutritional hot and cold lunches in each school.