West Ottawa... Food For Thought

The Michigan Legislature has signed a state budget which confirms that free meals for all will continue!

WOPS will provide free meals to all students for the entire 2025-2026 school year.

If you haven’t done so already, please consider completing the Education Benefit Form to ensure continued access to programs and benefits beyond nutrition services.

QUINOA QUICK FACTS:

• A great gluten free grain option!
• One cup = 8 grams of protein
• One cup = 5 grams of fiber (Boost gut health & reduces cancer risk)
• Good source of folate, zinc, & magnesium

Explore this Apple Quinoa Recipe!

Did you know? There are red, black, and white varieties of Quinoa!

Breakfast: Pumpkin Bread for Breakfast

Lunch: Turkey shaped chicken nuggets + Mashed potatoes + Dinner roll + Sweet Treat 🦃 (Do not forget to pick your choice of milk & fruit as well!)

Thanksgiving Plushie Giveaways for all students who eat school lunch!

Breakfast: Pumpkin Bread will be a breakfast option

Lunch: Festive chicken sandwich! 🍂🦃🥪🍗😋

Students (& staff) love the chicks-n-picks sandwich entree, so we decided to put a festive twist on it! The classic sandwich will be topped with mashed potatoes & cranberry sauce in honor of thanksgiving! This meal will come with a side of warm apples as well!

Freshly Baked Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Spice Cookies 🍪

Price: $0.75

Pumpkin Parfait

Cost: $2.50

Make it at home - Here is a great, healthy recipe for you to try!

Click here for recipe!

🎃 PUMPKIN (& other squash) are full of vitamin A, Vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants that support overall health!

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Facebook: West Ottawa Food Service

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Click this link: https://westottawa.familyportal.cloud/

Visit our menu at https://www.westottawa.net/wops-food-service/

Under the "MENUS AND PRICES" section

If your student has a food allergy that you would like the food service department aware of or they are needing special meal accommodations, please email the district dietitian at herweyere@westottawa.net to learn more!

In order to make special meal accommodations this Special Meal Request Form will need to be completed and signed by your students doctor.

Email general questions to heemstrar@westottawa.net

Website: https://www.westottawa.net/wops-food-service/

1. You can add funds into your students account through our new food service Meal Magic Family Portal https://westottawa.familyportal.cloud/
2. Your student can bring cash OR a check to the register in the cafeteria and a food service staff member can deposit it on to your students account.

Our Assistant Director, Noelle, has a culinary degree and can help you with all your catering needs! Email Noelle at whitlatchn@westottawa.net or call her office at 616-786-2109.