Students
Cafeteria Menu
A nutritious hot lunch is served every school day.
St. Benedict Catholic School serves a well-balanced hot lunch each day, prepared in accordance with USDA and Pennsylvania nutrition guidelines. Milk is available with every meal, and free and reduced-price meals are offered to families who qualify.
The current month’s menu is sent home with students and shared in our weekly newsletter. For pricing, applications, and program details, visit our School Lunch Program page.
Nutritional Guideline Amounts
Weekly menus are planned to meet federal nutrition standards for the amounts of each food group offered:
| Food Group | Weekly Amount |
|---|---|
| Fruits | 2.5 cups |
| Vegetables | 3.75 cups (with weekly subgroup requirements) |
| Grains | 8 oz. equivalent |
| Meat / Meat Alternate | 9 oz. equivalent |
| Milk | 5 cups (low-fat or fat-free) |
Meals are also planned to stay within these daily limits, and à-la-carte items follow “Smart Snacks” standards:
| Nutrient | Grades K–5 / 6–8 |
|---|---|
| Calories | 600 / 650 per meal |
| Saturated Fat | Less than 10% of calories |
| Sodium | Less than 1,250 mg |
