Russell County School Nutrition

08/10/2026

🎉 **2 DAYS UNTIL THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR!** 🎉

🍽️ **Want to know what’s on the menu?**
You can find ALL of our school menus online anytime!

👉 **View our menus here:**
https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/3633

📱 **Or download the FREE My School Menus app!**

The My School Menus app makes it easy for parents and students to stay in the know about school meals—all from your phone! You can:

✅ View breakfast and lunch menus anytime
✅ See **nutrition and ingredient information**
✅ Check for **allergens** and use allergen filters
✅ Build a meal and see the **total nutrition information**
✅ See helpful menu attributes, such as vegetarian and gluten-free options
✅ Translate menus into **100+ languages**
✅ Access menus for students at different schools in the district

It's a great way to **plan ahead, talk with your child about their meal choices, and know what’s being served before they head to school!** 🍎🥦🥛

📲 **Download My School Menus today and get ready for a great school year!**

We can't wait to see everyone on **Wednesday, August 12!** 🎒✨

**Here's to a GREAT 2026–2027 school year!**
❤️💙 **Russell County School Nutrition**

08/04/2026

☀️ What an incredible summer! ☀️

Thanks to our dedicated School Nutrition team, supportive families, and amazing community, Russell County Schools served 126,767 SUN Meals To-Go meals this summer! 🎉

Thank you for making this another outstanding summer of serving our students and community. We are grateful for the opportunity to help keep kids nourished, healthy, and ready to learn!

We can't wait to see students back in our cafeterias next week!

08/03/2026

🍎 Great news for Russell County families! 🍎

For the 2026-2027 school year, ALL students at Russell County High School, Russell County Middle School, Russell Springs Elementary, Jamestown Elementary, and Salem Elementary will receive FREE breakfast and lunch every school day through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)!

✅ No meal application required
✅ No cost to families
📋 Income verification forms are still needed for other federal programs.

If you have any questions, contact the Russell County School Nutrition Department at 270-866-6300 or [email protected].

07/29/2026

There is currently no line!! Today is the last day of the summer to pick up meals!

☀️ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to pick up SUN Meals To-Go for the summer! ☀️

If you haven’t picked up meals yet, this is your final opportunity to take advantage of this great program before the school year begins.

📍 Russell County High School (Enter at Erik Lane)
🕙 Today, July 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or until all meals are gone)

✅ Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their eligible children.
🚗 Please remain in your vehicle and stay in the line. Meals will be loaded first, followed by milk.

Don’t miss out on this final summer meal distribution—we hope to see you today! 🌞🍎🥪

07/29/2026

☀️ TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to pick up SUN Meals To-Go for the summer! ☀️

If you haven’t picked up meals yet, this is your final opportunity to take advantage of this great program before the school year begins.

📍 Russell County High School (Enter at Erik Lane)
🕙 Today, July 29 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or until all meals are gone)

✅ Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their eligible children.
🚗 Please remain in your vehicle and stay in the line. Meals will be loaded first, followed by milk.

Don’t miss out on this final summer meal distribution—we hope to see you today! 🌞🍎🥪

07/22/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Angel Hanlon for generously providing lunch for all of our amazing SUN Meals volunteers during today’s meal distribution! 💙

Your kindness and support mean so much to our team. We truly appreciate your generosity and for taking care of those who are giving their time to help others.

Thank you, Angel, for making today extra special!

07/22/2026

☀️ SUN Meals Pick-Up Day is TODAY! ☀️

Don’t forget to stop by and pick up your child’s SUN Meals! Each meal kit helps keep kids fueled and ready for the rest of the summer. 🥪🍎🥛

We only have 2 pick-up days remaining for the summer, so make sure you come get your meals and stock up for the weeks ahead!

📅 Today’s Pick-Up: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Russell County High School

We can’t wait to see you! ☀️

07/15/2026

☀️ SUN Meals To-Go Reminder! ☀️

Today is Wednesday, July 15! Stop by Russell County High School to pick up your FREE SUN Meals To-Go for children 18 and under.

🕙 Pickup Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or until all meals are gone)

📍 Location: Russell County High School
➡️ Enter at Erik Lane

🚗 Please remember:

Stay in the vehicle and remain in the pickup line.
Meals will not be distributed from the parking lot.
Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their eligible children.
Meals will be loaded first, followed by milk.

We look forward to seeing you today! 🌞🥪🥛

07/08/2026

☀️ SUN Meals To-Go is TODAY! ☀️

We'll be serving FREE 7-day meal kits for children 18 years and younger today at:

📍 Russell County High School
➡️ Enter at Erik Lane

🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Or until all meals have been distributed.

Please remember:
🚗 You must remain in your vehicle while in line. For everyone's safety, meals will not be distributed from the parking lot or to walk-up participants.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Guardian Pick-Up is Allowed!
Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their eligible children.

🥪 Meals will be loaded into your vehicle first, followed by milk.

We look forward to serving your family today! 🌞🍎🥛💚

07/01/2026

☀️ SUN Meals To-Go is TODAY! ☀️

We're ready to serve another week of nutritious meals for children 18 and under!

📅 Today, July 1
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (or until all meals are gone)
📍 Russell County High School
➡️ Enter at Erik Lane

🌱 This week's meal kits also include fresh, locally grown cucumbers and potatoes—a delicious way to enjoy healthy, Kentucky-grown produce while supporting our local farmers!

🚗 Important Reminders:
✅ Parent/guardian pick-up is allowed with car tag.
✅ Please remain in your vehicle and stay in the pickup line.
✅ Meals will be loaded first, followed by milk.

We look forward to seeing you today! 💚🌞