Meals and Menus
District 219 partners with Quest Food Management Services to provide fresh, high-quality food to our students.
Value Meal Options
A Value meal is offered to students each school day.
During the lunch periods, every student has the option to choose a Value Meal that includes:
- One (1) entrée
- One (1) vegetable side
- Chips -or- fruit
- Milk -or- bottled water
Students select from a variety of daily options for Value Meal entrées and sides. The options are posted in the cafeteria and on the website.
The cost of the Value Meal is determined by the student’s fee waiver status:
- $2.85 (no fee waiver)
- $ .40 (reduced-price meal status)
- $0.00 (free meal status)
When a student scans their ID, the appropriate amount is charged. The student does not need to indicate their meal status.
Additional Meal Options
- A la carte - Any items that are not included in the Value Meal options can be purchased separately. Students pay for a la carte items with cash or with their funded ID.
- Halal meals - Quest Foods offers a variety of Halal-certified options each school day.
- Kosher meals - Quest Foods offers a variety of Kosher-certified options each school day.
Weekly MenusĀ
Download the FD MealPlanner App to access Weekly Menus.
Quest partners with FD MealPlanner to provide access to Weekly Menus which includes individual item descriptions, ingredient lists, nutritional data and allergen information. FD MealPlanner also allows you to combine multiple menu items to see total nutritional content.
Get Started
Scan this QR code to download the FD MealPlanner App on your smartphone or visit www.fdmealplanner.com and search for your school to get started. Set up an account profile for each student to access menus quickly.
Add funds to your student's account
Payment for meals can be made online through Campus Parent or Campus Student.
- Funds can be added to a student's account anytime, anywhere.
- Use the "Food Service" option in your account, to view the account balance and a detailed record of past purchases.
Check payments can be made in person in the cafeterias. Make checks payable to: Quest FMS.
Fee Waivers
Qualifying families are eligible to receive meal benefits and waivers for school fees. Parents/guardians must apply annually to be approved for the fee waiver each school year.
- Parents/guardians must submit the application in Infinite Campus.
- The deadline for fee waiver applications is posted in Infinite Campus.
- Visit the Fee Waivers web page for details.
Contact Us
Quest Food highlights the following features:
Scratch Made Food
High-quality, whole ingredients that are made-to-order using the freshest ingredients and chef-crafted recipes.
Menu Variety
Seasonal and regional ingredients, local and global food concepts, and a variety of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Responsibly-Sourced
High standards for sourcing, including milk without any added growth hormones, cage-free eggs, sustainable seafood and USDA-certified proteins.
Localized Approach
A program that is tailored to our school community, gathering continued feedback from parents and students to meet our dining needs.
Sustainability efforts
Quest Foods works to minimize our carbon footprint. By purchasing from local growers, we decrease the amount of fossil fuel used in transport, support sustainable agriculture, put resources back into the local economy, and provide the freshest, best tasting food possible for our customers.
Food Allergens and Icons
Icons for the top nine allergens are visible in our dining areas at points of service and also listed with individual menu item descriptions in FD MealPlanner. If your student needs further assistance, please contact the Food Service Director for more information and to discuss a meal plan. Our full allergen statement can be found at www.questfms.com/allergens.
The top nine allergens include Crustacean Shellfish, Eggs, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soybeans, Tree Nuts and Wheat. We cannot eliminate the risk of cross-contact or guarantee that any item is free of allergens due to the nature of our kitchens and our reliance on suppliers for accurate information.