SchoolCafe provides an easy, convenient and confidential application for free and reduced meals. Click on the attached link to apply online. You may apply for the new school year beginning on July 1.  For a paper application, please call the Food Service Department.

Attached below is the annual letter for Free and Reduced Meals. Many eligible families never take advantage of this federal program. Also, please know that you may apply at any time, as situations can and do change.  Finally, the entire process is completely confidential.

Jacob Douglas

Director of Food Service

163 East Union Road

Cheswick, PA 15024

Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 2114

Fax: 724.265.3970
Email:  [email protected]

Christine A. Girty
Secretary, Food Services
Phone: 724.265.5300 Ext. 1254
Email: [email protected]

Deer Lake School District families are encouraged to utilize SchoolCafe - a FREE tool to manage their children's meal accounts. SchoolCafe is available online and as an app from the AppStore and Google Play.

Please note that there is a small convenience fee for online payments. To avoid the convenience fee, families can make meal payments via check (Deer Lakes Food Service) or cash at any time. Payments can be dropped off in the respective school office. Be sure to place payment in an envelope clearly marked “Deer Lakes Food Service ” with the child’s name, amount and parent contact information in the event of any questions. If the payment is for more than one student, indicate how the money should be split (for example, Johnny = $10.00 and Sally=$15.00). Payment can be made in any amount to best suit a family’s budget.

To create your SchoolCafe account, you will need your child's Student ID #. For assistance with Student ID #s, please contact your child's school office.