Monthly Food Menus
We partner with Gourmet Gorilla to serve fresh and healthy options for breakfast, lunch, and snack (for students participating in after school activities) every day. Because we are a Community Eligibility Provider, all Chicago Collegiate Students receive their meals free of charge
Summer Meals
You can access free meals while school is out for the summer!
*Here is a link for a summer meal finder tool from USDA: https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids
*Here is a link to Summer Meal Finder for Illinois: http://summerfeedingillinois.org/
*Families can also call 800-359-2163 or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304304 to find a summer feeding location.
Please note the non-discrimination statement.
Allergen Lists
Please see here for the snack ingredient/allergen list, here for the lunch ingredient/allergen list, here for the cold pack breakfast ingredient/allergen list, and here for the breakfast ingredient/allergen list.
Wellness Policy & Triennial Assessments
Chicago Collegiate Charter School has a Wellness Policy in place for our students, families, and staff. The most recent assessment of our Wellness Policy was last done in the Wellness Committee meeting on December 16, 2024 (see here for High School and here for Middle School). Our school's Wellness Committee meets quarterly.
If you have any questions about the policy or are interested in learning more about the committee, please contact us at [email protected] or 773-536-9098.
Nondiscrimination Policy
If you are interested, here is where you can find information about Civil Rights Requirements for the National School Lunch Program.
Smart Snacks
One element of our Wellness Policy is that students may not bring unhealthy snacks into school to share with their classmates, e.g. cupcakes on birthdays. We encourage all families to consider non-food options for celebrations, such as a small favor. If students would still like to bring food, they should be healthy options such as popcorn, baked chips, or fruit cups. Check out some guidance from the USDA on Smart Snacks for ideas! We appreciate everyone doing their part to keep our students healthy.
SNAP and FDPIR NDS
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- Mail: USDA Food and Nutrition Service, 1320 Braddock Place, Room 334 Alexandria, VA 22314; or
- Email:Â [email protected].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
All Other Programs NDS
In accordance with federal civil rights law and USDA civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
- Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
- Email:Â [email protected].
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.