Breakfast is Free for All Students!
We are excited to share that breakfast is free for all students, regardless of eligibility, and we encourage all students to take advantage of this program. Research consistently shows that eating breakfast is essential for students’ focus, energy, and overall success at school.
For the 2024-2025 school year, we’ve received a grant to enhance our breakfast program. This grant allows us to offer more fresh, healthy options while reducing added sugars—aligning with the latest guidelines for the School Breakfast Program.
We are committed to ensuring every student starts their day with a nutritious meal, and we hope you’ll encourage your child to join us for breakfast!
National School Lunch
Provident Charter School is a part of the National School Lunch Program, emphasizing the importance of nutrition. Our menus adhere to the high standards set by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, ensuring students have access to nutritious meals every day. We also offer a variety of a la carte snacks for sale daily, along with juice or water options. We value our students’ input and regularly incorporate their requests into our menu, putting a fresh spin on entrees that kids love and encouraging them to explore new food varieties.
Applications for Free Or Reduced meals can be filled out at www.schoolcafe.com or www.compass.state.pa.us. Applications for Free or Reduced meals can be submitted at anytime throughout the school year.
SchoolCafé Information
- Create an account at www.schoolcafe.com by going to the website or downloading the SchoolCafé app.
- At the side you create a new account by scrolling down to the bottom of the page. You will type Provident Charter School in as the district.
- If your home district uses SchoolCafé, you will need to use a different email address to create a new account.
- On SchoolCafé, you can view menus, nutritional information, set restrictions on students’ accounts for à la carte items, and receive notifications for low balances. You can also make payments using a credit card for a small fee.
PCS Central Food Pantry Information
We are excited to announce that PCS Central, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Food Bank, has launched a monthly School Food Pantry! This resource is available at no cost to our school community and offers a wide variety of items, including household goods, pantry staples, meats and meat alternatives, and fresh produce. Please note that the selection of available items will vary each month.
At PCS, we are committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. Accessing food assistance is a normal and important part of maintaining a healthy and happy life, and we want to emphasize that there is absolutely no stigma in seeking help.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported this initiative. If you would like to contribute to the pantry, donations can be made through this link: School Pantry Donation. We also accept non-perishable food and household items to help keep the pantry stocked. Donations can be dropped off at the main office during school hours.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community!
Pantry Dates
- September 14, 2024
- October 11, 2024
- November 15, 2024
- December 13, 2024
- January 10, 2025
- February 14, 2025
- March 14, 2025
- April 11, 2025
- May 9, 2025
Kala Williamson sends an email each month with information on signing up for the Pantry.
Scratch Cooking & Fresh Food Information
Healthy and Delicious Meals at PCS!
At Provident Charter School, we are proud to emphasize scratch / speed scratch cooking in our meal preparation. Our dedicated food services team works hard to create meals from fresh, wholesome ingredients, ensuring our students enjoy both healthy and tasty options every day.
We are committed to offering fresh fruits and vegetables with every meal, providing students with a variety of nutritious choices. At PCS Central, students also have access to a salad bar, giving them even more opportunities to build balanced and satisfying meals.
In addition, we partner with local farms to purchase high-quality beef, supporting our community while bringing fresh, sustainable ingredients to our students’ plates.
Our goal is to fuel our students’ learning with meals that support their health and well-being, one plate at a time!
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Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online (click here), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. Email:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
07/25/2022