Bellevue School District's Meals2Go Program Starts Wednesday

BELLEVUE, WA — The Bellevue School District's student meals program kicks off Wednesday, just in time for the first day of school on Thursday, Sept. 3. Even though kids will be starting the new school year virtually, families can visit seven Bellevue schools to pick up free grab-and-go breakfast and lunch meals for children ages 18 or younger.

According to the district, each meal is provided free of charge, thanks to a federal funding extension through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Families are still encouraged to apply for free or reduced-price meals for the upcoming school year online.

To avoid interfering with instructional hours, the district shifted pickup windows to the afternoon, aiming to provide meals in advance for the next day. Menu options will vary, and each day includes a choice between two options.

Pickup times & locations

• Enatai Elementary School
  • 10700 SE 25th Street, Bellevue, WA 98004
  • Pick Up Window: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Highland Middle School
  • 15027 NE Bel/Red Road, Bellevue, WA 98007
  • Pick Up Window: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Newport Heights Elementary
  • 5225 119th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98006
  • Pick Up Window: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Odle Middle School
  • 502 143rd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007
  • Pick Up Window: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Sammamish High School
  • 100 140th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
  • Pick Up Window: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
• Tillicum Middle School
  • 1280 160th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98008
  • Pick Up Window: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• Tyee Middle School
  • 13630 SE Allen Road, Bellevue, WA 98006
  • Pick Up Window: 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.

How to pick up free meals for your kids

1. Drop by any one of the seven locations during meal service times.

• Curbside service will be offered but walkers and bikers are also welcome. Please practice proper social distancing and don’t forget your mask!
• A parent and/or guardian may pick up a meal for their child(ren).

2. When approached by Nutrition Services staff, identify the quantity of meals that are needed for your child(ren).

• A breakfast and lunch will be offered for each child.
• If you are picking up meals for several children, consider arriving with a box, bag or backpack where meals may be placed for easier transfer.

Learn more about the Meals2Go program, and check out September menus for K-12 students and preschoolers on the school district website.