Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools Food Service program will continue providing free meals to all children ages 18 and under as long as the school shut-down due to COVID-19 lasts.  

Beginning Monday, April 6th, we will provide meals on Mondays and Thursdays only, but we will send families home with enough food for their children for the days in between. The THINK Academy location will no longer be a meal site – if you had been getting meals from this location, please plan to go to one of the other sites where meals are being offered.  Below you will find details about where and when meals will be provided.

Families will be able to drive-thru or walk up to receive their grab-and-go meals on Mondays and Thursdays only from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the following locations:

• Lincoln High School, 1801 16th St. So., Wisc. Rapids (front parking lot) 

• Mead Elementary School, 241 17th Ave. So., Wisc. Rapids (side entrance on Alton Street)

On Mondays, children will receive food for 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches (for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday meals).  On Thursdays, they will receive food for 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches (for Thursday and Friday meals). 

Free meals are available to all children ages 18 and under, not just those attending WRPS.

This program is solely for the pick-up of meals; meals will not be consumed on-site.  We encourage families to continue to be proactive in reducing the risk of COVID-19 by not congregating at the pick-up locations.  Continue to wash your hands often, sneeze or cough into a tissue, and stay home if you are sick. 

If you are unable to pick-up meals, plan ahead by calling the Food Services line at 715-424-6703 ext. 2, by 9:00 am on the days of meal service, and we will deliver meals for each child under 18 in the home on the days that meal pick-ups are scheduled. Questions?  Call the number provided above, or email Food Services Director Elizabeth Messerli at elizabeth.messerli@wrps.net.

Note that program locations and times are subject to change but families will be informed of any changes. Meals available while supplies last. WRPS is an equal opportunity provider.

We believe a healthy, well-nourished child is better prepared to learn. Eating well can make a positive difference in a student’s ability to achieve in school. Either under nutrition or over nutrition during childhood can negatively affect a student’s behavior, school performance, and academic and social growth and development. Our goal is to provide nutritionally sound meals and healthy food choices that meet USDA guidelines and provide the key nutrients that students need for growth and development. Our district offers several USDA Child Nutrition Programs. These include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, After School Snack Program, 4K and Early Childhood Special Milk Program, and Summer Feeding Program.