MEAL PROGRAM

WHAT IS THE MEAL PROGRAM?

The meal program is an optional program offered by the CTJ Band Parent Association. Meals are provided during select events throughout the year. Some examples of these include during band camp, before football games, and competitions. Meals are served at the beginning of the allotted mealtime. This is offered as a convenience to families. 

 

WHAT IS THE COST OF THE MEALS? WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE MEALS?

Meals range between $5 - $15. Lunch and dinner meals include an entrée, side, dessert, and a water. For example; sandwich, chips, cookie and water. An example of breakfast could be 2 breakfast tacos and water or juice.

 

WHAT IS MY CHILD HAS A PRIVATE LESSON OR APPOINTMENT AT MEALTIME?
In this case we ask that your child please pick up their meal before going to their lesson or appointment when possible. If that is not an option, then please contact the meal team to let them know your situation. Failure to do this may result in your child not receiving their food. Meal distribution happens very quickly and if your child does not pick up their food, then we will assume they are not there that day. 

 

WHAT VENDORS ARE USED FOR THE MEALS?

Meals are typically provided by local restaurants. Each meal for purchase will state which vendor it is coming from. The meal team will try to vary the selection as much as possible. Some typical main courses include cheeseburger, pizza, chicken strips, salads, and sandwiches.

 

WHAT DO I DO IF MY CHILD ONLY WANTS ONE OF THE MEALS BEING OFFERED?

There is a choice when ordering to choose “no meal” as an option. Your child does not have to order a meal for every day

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I ACCIDENTALLY ORDER TWICE?

If this happens, please contact the meal team immediately.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I ORDER A MEAL AND MY CHILD DOESN'T GO TO SCHOOL/BAND REHEARSAL THAT DAY?

Meals are paid in advance to the vendors. We cannot issue any credits after the meal is purchased. You can come and pick up the meal you ordered or you can donate it to a fellow band member who is on campus.

 

WHAT IF I MISS THE DEADLINE TO ORDER MEALS?

Meal orders cannot be taken after the deadline. If you miss ordering meals for your child they may have to bring their meals that day or you may drop food off to them. Please remember that the meal team will not be responsible for delivering, or watching over, or accepting any food not ordered by them through the vendor.

 

WHAT IF MY CHILD HAS A DIETARY RESTRICTION, SUCH AS VEGETARIAN, DAIRY-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE, ETC.?
Meals are optional and not all vendors will have a selection that will honor these dietary restrictions. The meal team will do their best to provide dietary options when possible. Sometimes it will be necessary for your child to bring their own meal. 

 

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS IF MY CHILD DOESN'T WANT ANY OF THE MEALS?
Meals are optional and there is no obligation to purchase a meal. If your child is not interested in the meals being offered, then your child must bring their own meal or have someone drop off a meal to them at the beginning of mealtime. Please note: the meal team will not accept or be responsible for any meal being delivered from an outside source. This includes a parent drop-off, and all food delivery services.  

 

WHAT ABOUT OUT OF TOWN COMPETITION MEALS?

Most of the time the meal team travels with the band and coordinates meals with vendors in the area that they will be competing in. These meals are also optional but highly recommended! You may not have access to your child to bring them a meal. Great care is taken to accommodate any dietary restrictions during these times. Your child can also bring their own meals if they choose to. If we use a travel company for the event then the meals will be coordinated by that company and will most likely be included in the fees owed to them.