Welcome to School Lunch Registration
September 8th is the first day of registration for the school year
About School Lunch Association
Mission: To operate a non-stigmatizing program that provides a hot, nutritious lunch for school children, regardless of their family’s financial situation.
Daily Meals: We serve over 6,700 lunches each school day.
Schools: SLA currently supports 46 schools across Newfoundland & Labrador.
Charity Status: Yes. Donations to SLA are eligible for tax receipts.
Registration Information
When does registration open?
Registration opens September 8. A one-time annual fee helps cover startup costs: $10 (one child), $15 (two children), $20 (three or more).
How do I register?
- Go to schoollunch.ca and create an account with your email
- Add your child’s name, school, and grade
- Set up your payment information
- Confirm your registration
No internet access?
Call 709-754-5323 (ext. 221) and we’ll assist by phone.
Ordering Information
When do menus open for ordering?
Menus open monthly with a posted deadline. Check the Meal Ordering Calendar on the site for open/close dates.
How do I get reminders?
We email a notice when menus open, a mid-week reminder, and a deadline-day reminder. Opt in to text reminders by emailing [email protected].
How do I order?
- Sign in at schoollunch.ca
- Go to Menus / Order
- Select your school’s monthly menu
- Choose the days you want
Can I change my order?
Yes—until the posted deadline. After the deadline, changes are limited because food is procured in advance.
Payment Information
How much does a meal cost?
Requested price is $5/day, but SLA operates Pay-What-You-Can—from $0 up to the full amount. Your contribution is confidential.
How do I pay for meals?
Online: Visa, Visa Debit, Debit Mastercard
Email Money Transfer (EMT): [email protected] (include child’s name and school)
If unable to pay, select “unable to pay” option—your child will still receive lunch.
Are there refunds for school closures?
Generally no. Food is ordered and on site in advance. We ask families to consider the payment a donation. If this presents a hardship, adjust the total on your next order.
Food & Nutrition
Where can I find ingredients and nutrition info?
See Ingredients in the top menu. We also link the Provincial School Food Guidelines there.
Do you offer gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegetarian options?
Not at this time. To meet guidelines and manage storage, staffing, and equipment across schools, we offer one daily option.
My child has allergies—what should I do?
Check the Ingredients list and contact us with details so we can advise and note the allergy.