CM 201-U Cafe

08/19/2026

Here is the Menu for Aug 18-28.

08/14/2026

Welcome Back!

We are excited to welcome everyone back for another wonderful school year! We hope you had a great summer, and we look forward to serving our students nutritious and delicious meals throughout the year.

Attached are the school meal menus for the 2026–2027 school year. The different menus are in English and Spanish; there are 4 different menus: High School, Middle School, Bridges, and Elementary Schools. Please take a look at each of the different menus so your family can see what is being served.

We are also happy to remind families that all school meals continue to be FREE for all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). There is no need to complete an application for free or reduced-price meals.

Our Food Service team is looking forward to another great year and is proud to provide meals that help our students stay healthy, focused, and ready to learn.

Welcome back, and we wish all of our students and families a wonderful school year!

Sincerely,
Pam your
Food Service Director
Crete-Monee CUSD 201U

06/10/2026

Dear Crete-Monee School District 201-U Families and Community Members,

Crete-Monee School District 201-U is proud to provide FREE breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger throughout the summer. Meals will also be available on-site for students attending summer school or district camps.

Due to the overwhelming response from families registering for our Grab-and-Go Meal Program, the pick-up time and location have been consolidated to one central site.

Grab-and-Go Meal Pick-Up

Location: Early Learning Center (ELC)
Dates: June 8 – July 23, 2026
Days: Monday through Thursday
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

If you have not yet registered, you're still welcome to participate! Simply stop by during operating hours to sign up, and you can begin receiving meals that same day.

Families may choose one of two convenient pick-up options:

Daily Pick-Up: Visit Monday through Thursday to receive that day's breakfast and lunch.
Weekly Monday Pick-Up: Pick up four breakfasts and four lunches per eligible child on Monday to cover Monday through Thursday meals.
Traffic & Safety Information

For everyone's safety, please follow all posted entrance and exit signs, parking lot arrows, and staff directions when arriving for meal pick-up.

Please remain in your vehicle until you have reached Door 12.
The doors will be propped open for your convenience.
We ask that only one family enter the building at a time to help ensure a safe and orderly pick-up process for everyone.
Please follow all instructions from staff members during your visit.

Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and efficient experience for all families. We look forward to serving you and helping keep our children healthy and nourished throughout the summer.

We hope you have a safe, happy, and healthy summer!

05/01/2026

Happy School Lunch Hero Day!

I want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank each of our Food Service Team members for the incredible work they do every single day. their dedication, hard work, and care do not go unnoticed. They play such an important role in our school community, providing not just meals, but comfort, consistency, and kindness to our students.

As we head into the final three weeks of the school year, Please know how much their effort and commitment should be appreciated. They continue to show up with positivity and professionalism, and it truly makes a difference in the lives of the students they serve.

If you see them today please thank them for everything they do. We are so blessed and to have such a strong and caring team in our district.

Wishing them a wonderful School Lunch Hero Day, they deserve to be celebrated!

Thank you, Crete Monee 201-U Lunch Heroes, for all you do.

01/26/2026

Tomorrow’s weather forecasts indicate extreme cold, with temperatures well below freezing, creating unsafe conditions. As a result, CM 201-U will issue an E-Learning Day on Monday, January 26th.

The Food Services Department will distribute meals, Breakfast and Lunch on Monday, January 26th, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Bridges, Crete-Monee High School South Wing, accessible through Door BR-1.
Parents can come pick up meals for all their students.

Please stay safe, hope to see you at the food distribution.

12/19/2025

10/25/2025

🎃 VOTING IS CLOSED. I WILL POST THE WINNER LATER
Welcome to the Crete Monee Food Service Pumpcan Contest! 🎃

Thank you for joining in the fun!
Please choose your favorite pumpkin and enter the number you’re voting for. The numbers are on the pictures, numbers 1–24 number 10 was scared and dropped out.

🗳️ One vote per person.
PUT THE NUMBER YOU ARE VOTING FOR..

Good luck to all our creative pumpcan artists!
VOTING ENDS TUESDAY, OCT. 28TH 5 PM

03/27/2025

Hope you are enjoying your spring break. See you next week.

03/05/2025

Join us in celebrating National School Breakfast Week! This week, we recognize the importance of a nutritious breakfast that gives students the energy they need to learn, grow, and succeed. A special thank you to our dedicated food service staff who make it possible!

12/18/2024

VOTING IS CLOSED, Thank you for voting
CM 201U Food Service WINTER CAN CONTEST 2024
"I need your help again. Here is the Crete Monee 201U Food Service Staff WINTER CAN CONTEST. I would love for you to pick your favorite one. After looking at all the Winter Cans, click on your favorite picture and put "My Vote" in the comment under the picture on just one picture you like the best. Just pick one picture, please."
Voting closes Thursday, December 19, at 10:00 am.
Thanks for your help again everyone,
Pam
Director of Foodservice
Crete-Monee 201U.
Please do not share if you want other people to see it and vote have them go to our Food Service page CM 201-U Cafe
I am amazed at the talent I have in my department. They did such a great job again.
Thank you all for voting.
Have a Happy Holiday Season.