Chartwells Food Service
Chartwells, a division of Compass Group North America, and a leader in educational dining service, partners with Norwich Free Academy to provide students an affordable range of choices and nutritious dining options.
While NFA participates in the National School Lunch Program, it does not provide universal free lunch to all students. For students to receive free meals, they must complete an application or already be approved through Direct Certification provided by the CT Department of Social Services for students receiving SNAP or TANF benefits.
It is, however, easier than ever to apply for this program. Norwich families: this is a switch from what you are used to. You must apply to be considered for free meals. Get started here.
Qualifying for free and reduced lunch does more than provide free meals. It opens up a variety of other resources, including AP tests and fees for students enrolled in college credit-earning classes. Seniors who qualify will also pay less for senior events, caps and gowns and more.
Parents may continue to finance meals at school through MySchoolBucks.
The daily lunch menus are available through nutrislice.
If you have questions, please contact NFA's Chartwells Food Service staff at 860-425-5586.