Author: Peeler, Joanna J.

School Breakfast Events supported by EPS Cafe

We can help you with your family engagement events such as Moms and Muffins, Dads and Donuts, or Parents and Pancakes. Together it is easier to provide a wellness compliant event that includes all students.
How a special breakfast works:
Connect with your school kitchen about your event at least two weeks in advance. Together we’ll create a special menu for that day.
The kitchen will order the special menu items and prepare the food.
On the day of the event the Food & Nutrition department will track all transactions, then provide an invoice to the PTA/sponsor:
All students go through the regular breakfast line and everyone is offered a full breakfast (entrée, milk, juice, fruit). Kids that qualify for free or reduced meals will be free, PTA/Sponsor would cover the cost of the paid students.
PTA/Sponsor can choose one of the following for adults:
Adults go through the line with their student, PTA pays for adults
Adults go through the line with their student, Adult pays for their own meal
This model has been successful in many schools and the feedback from parents, teachers, custodians, kitchen staff and students has been overwhelmingly positive. Not only is it easy, but it is inclusive of all students regardless of dietary restrictions, family participation or income level.
Tips for a successful event:
Provide coffee service for parents
Have greeters at all entrances directing guests
Costs: Elementary Full Pay students-$1.25; Adults-$2.00

Contact Information:
School Kitchen or
EPS Food & Nutrition Office
425-385-4380
Catering@everettsd.org