It is the mission of Star Express to offer healthy choices and quality food at reasonable prices, whi
The Star Express Brand was developed by the Franklin Township Child Nutrition department to promote quality meals, reasonable prices, healthy choices and customer satisfaction for both students and staff. Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from disc
05/29/2026
The most regulated kitchen in your city is not a Michelin-starred restaurant.
It is your school cafeteria. And the people running it are there every single morning whether anyone notices or not.
That is what showing up looks like.
If you work in school nutrition, drop your school name below. We want this thread to be a map of every cafeteria showing up today. 💛
05/20/2026
School is out, but the ovens are still on! Star Express is thrilled to announce the return of Sun Meals for Summer 2026. We are ready to serve up fresh, delicious lunches to keep our community fueled all summer long.
🍎 The Details
Who: Free for anyone 18 years of age or younger.
Adults: Meals are available for purchase at $4.00.
When: June 2nd through July 17th.
Note: There will be no service on June 19th or July 3rd.
📍Where to Eat
Lunch will be served at the following locations:
Arlington Elementary: 12:00–12:30 pm (5814 S Arlington Ave). Edgewood Intermediate: 12:00–12:30 pm (7620 E. Edgewood Ave). Mary Adams Elementary: 12:00–12:30 pm (7341 E Stop 11 Road). Franklin Central High School: 11:45 am–12:15 pm (6215 South Franklin Road).
⚠️ Important Program Updates
Must Be Consumed On-Site: Due to state agency regulations, all food must be eaten at the location; there is no curbside or "To-Go" service this year. Sun Bucks Update: Please note that the Indiana Sun Bucks (Summer EBT) program is closed and will not operate in summer 2026. We can’t wait to see you there! ☀️🍔
05/01/2026
Happy Child Nutrition Appreciation Day!
Today we celebrate our amazing School Lunch Heroes! ❤️
Thank you for keeping our students fueled, cared for, and greeted with a smile each day. Your hard work makes a difference; one meal at a time!
03/30/2026
Way to go Kelly!!! Well deserved!
🌟 Celebrating Our Star Express Nutrition - Franklin Township Community School Corporation Support Staff of the Year! 🌟
We are proud to honor Kelly Miller as our Child Nutrition Department's Support Staff of the Year!
Kelly’s dedication to serving our students goes far beyond the cafeteria. Through her hard work, care, and attention to detail, she helps ensure that students have access to nutritious meals in a welcoming and positive environment each day. Her commitment to supporting student well-being, along with her friendly attitude and reliability, make her an essential part of our school community. Kelly’s efforts truly make a difference for the students and staff she serves. 💙
Thank you to the Franklin Township Education Foundation for sponsoring our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year program!
Please join us in congratulating Kelly on this well-deserved recognition!
03/04/2026
It’s National School Breakfast Week! 🏰🍎
We’re celebrating the power of a healthy start each morning. When students eat breakfast, they’re more focused, ready to learn, and set up for success all day long. 💪🥣
We’re proud to serve breakfast to our Franklin Township students and help them fuel up for a strong day ahead!
03/02/2026
Star Express is hiring!! Come see us next Tuesday at the job fair. We have a few positions open across the district. Come work with us, we are AWESOME!
✨ Want to Make a Difference? ✨
Looking for a career where you can truly make an impact? Franklin Township Community School Corporation invites you to join us at our Classified Job Fair! Come explore how you can support our students, staff, and schools each and every day.
We’re currently hiring for:
✅ Instructional Assistants
✅ Bus Drivers
✅ Child Nutrition Staff
✅ Custodial & Maintenance Staff
📄 Bring your resume, meet our team, and discover how you can build a meaningful and rewarding career with FTCSC.
📢 Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them, share this post, and help us spread the word—together, we’re shaping the future of our schools!
01/23/2026
We are happy to remind you that breakfast is served every morning at all Franklin Township school locations throughout the school year. Starting the day with a nutritious breakfast helps students feel energized, focused, and ready to learn.
All school breakfasts follow USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines to ensure meals are balanced and nourishing. A complete breakfast includes:
Fruit (fresh, canned, or 100% fruit juice)
Grain (with a focus on whole grains) and/or a meat/meat alternate (protein item)
Milk (fat-free or 1%)
We encourage all students to take advantage of the breakfast offered at school, even if they don’t typically eat breakfast at home.
If you have any questions about school breakfast, menus, or meal pricing, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Child Nutrition team at [email protected]
You can also check out our daily menus for your child’s school at: https://ftcsc.nutrislice.com/menu
Happy Retirement to Pam! Pam was the first person to ever hold the Child Nutrition Business Specialist position at FTCSC. She has built the position from the ground up over 29 years and has been foundational in the growth and development of Star Express. Her commitment, kind soul, and exuberant personality will be dearly missed! Congratulations Pam and cheers to your new adventure!
12/08/2025
Winter Break Food Assistance
Winter break can be a difficult time for families facing food insecurity, as it can be challenging to ensure that children receive a full and well-balanced diet in the absence of reliable school meals. Here are some resources you can share with families to help fill the nutritional gap over school winter break:
Visit https://www.communitycompass.app/home to find free groceries, free meals, SNAP stores, WIC stores, and WIC clinics near you
https://feedingindianashungry.org/find-your-food-bank/ map
Dial 211 or visit the https://in211.communityos.org/ website to get connected to various local resources, from food pantries to housing assistance
Call USDA’s National Hunger Hotline (1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE) to find meal resources near you
Indiana 211 CommunityOS is an I&R, Disaster, and Public Health client database and case management system.