Food Service

Indianola CSD Food Service Department takes pride in preparing and serving high quality nutritious meals to our students. The meals feature 100% whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables daily. The high school and middle school staff prepare a variety of meal options daily which include a self- serve salad bar.

The Food Service Department participates in a summer food service program that allows us to have a direct impact on our community. All students 18 year and younger are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the summer months.

Indianola CSD will be participating in the 2024 Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided, at a first come, first serve basis, at the sites listed below. All sites will be in operation starting June 10th – August 8th and will be closed July 4th & 5th. Please check here for any updates on weather related cancellations or changes to meal services.

Find a summer site in your community with our Summer Meals Site Finder mapping tool. You can also text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.

Apply for Free & Reduced Meals

Applications for Free and Reduced Price School Meals are highly encouraged to complete as an application may be needed for other benefits such as school fees (book fees and drivers education), P-EBT (Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer), etc.

The 2024-25 application is now available, click here. 

Food Service Policies

Indianola Food Service Department participates in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child Nutrition Programs. Our meals and snacks must meet the standards set forth by the USDA.

• USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
• Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement

Abbi Costigan Food Service Director Food Service (515) 961-9500 x 1608 abbi.costigan@indianola.k12.ia.us
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