Toronto City Schools
Empowering Students, Strengthening Community
District Wellness
Director of Food & Nutrition
Tara L. Pickens | Phone: 740.537.2442 Ext. 1137 | Email: tara.pickens@torontocityschools.com
Your child's cafeteria is proudly managed by The Nutrition Group. https://thenutritiongroup.com/
Click on the logo to visit The Nutrition Group website.
Toronto City Cafeteria Garden
Your child's cafeteria is dedicated to bringing the farm right to the lunch table! We will be growing a garden of vegetables to use in our lunch program during Fall 2026, and we will educate students on garden practices and the benefits of eating local.
Stay tuned to see how our garden grows this summer!
SUN Bucks
School might be out, but that doesn't mean school lunch is over! Some students may qualify for SUN Bucks or Summer EBT. The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer Program for Children provides a one-time grocery benefits to low-income families with school-aged children to use during the summer. Families can use the money to buy food at participating grocery stores, farmers markets, and other authorized retailers. Families who qualify will receive a one-time benefit of $120 for each eligible child. Any child attending Toronto City School District who is directly certified for free meals through Medicaid, TANF, and other qualifying programs was automatically submitted for this program and should receive their cards in June 2026.
If you believe you are qualified through income but your child does not participate in the aforementioned programs, click the link below to sign up.
Participation in any of the SUN meal sites does not disqualify a child from receiving SUN Bucks/Summer EBT.
School is Out, Lunch is ON!
This summer, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is sponsoring SUN Meals, a summer food program where Kids Eat Free! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during the summer months at participating program sites.
Toronto City School District is NOT a participating site at this time!
Find the map for Summer Feeding locations by clicking the button below!
There are several near to Toronto, OH.
Annual Notification of Wellness Policy
The Toronto City School District is committed to creating an environment conducive to the health and well-being of the students, staff, and faculty and to supporting families in promotion of health and wellness in their homes and community. The Toronto City School District Board of Education has adopted a School Wellness Policy that addresses: nutritional standards of foods and beverages sold on school grounds; nutrition promotion and education; physical activity and education; and other activities that promote health and wellness in the school and community.
The district wellness committee is led by the Superintendent and school administrators. If you would like more information regarding the district wellness committee please contact your building principal.
How to Use PaySchools Lunch Account Services
Toronto City School District operates under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and is proud to offer free breakfast and lunch for all students. Our cafeteria also offers additional meal items and a la carte snack and beverages for sale. All items sold fit the USDA’s Smart Snack guidelines. We accept cash in the cafeteria or you can provide funds for your child digitally using the Payschools platform. Instructions to set up an account are linked below.
Type 1 Diabetes Informational Materials
Ohio Revised Code 3707.61 requires the Ohio Department of Health to create informational materials on type 1 diabetes for parents, guardians, educators, and other persons having care or charge of children.
Ohio Revised Code 3313.7118 requires each public school and chartered nonpublic school that serves elementary school students to provide an electronic or paper copy of informational materials to each student’s parent or guardian on the student’s enrollment in elementary school.
Click "Type 1 Diabetes Informational Materials for Schools" to view the materials.