Food Services Department

Welcome to a year of delicious possibilities! We are excited to embark on a journey of nourishing minds and bodies through wholesome and flavorful school lunches. Our dedicated team is committed to crafting menus that satisfy taste buds and provide optimal learning nutrients. We prioritize transparency and welcome your feedback as we continually strive to create a diverse and nutritious dining experience. Here's to a school year filled with delightful meals, educational moments, and the joy of sharing good food.

Please check our menus and pre-order meals at FD Mealplanner, which will have all nutritional and allergen information. If you have any Food Service Department questions or concerns, please contact General Manager Mark Shaw at (978) 448-6155 x. 3109, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mr. Shaw is also available via email at mshaw@gdrsd.org.

Whitsons Culinary Group is the proud school meal provider for Groton-Dunstable Regional School District! 🏫👩‍🍳 Join us in ensuring delicious and nutritious meals for students. Check out our video for a behind-the-scenes look!

Free lunches for the 2023-2024 School Year

Free meals are available to all students for the 2023-2024 school year. No documentation or application is needed to receive these benefits. Only complete, reimbursable meals are eligible.

Snacks, single milk, water, seltzers, double meals, etc., are not free and will be charged accordingly.

Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest. Our mission is to provide high-quality, nutritious meals for all our students by employing the most qualified people.

Please look for our job postings at Indeed.com and on FaceBook. You may also contact Food Services General Manager Mark Shaw at (978) 448-6155 x. 3109, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Mr. Shaw is also available via email at mshaw@gdrsd.org.

MySchoolBucks Information

Please visit MySchoolBucks.com to create a free account. Here, you can track your students’ transactions and make online prepayments. Important to note that there is an online payment transaction fee.

Although online payments are preferred to using MySchoolBucks.com, parents can opt to send in a payment and incur no additional fee. Ensure your student's full name, ID number, and grade are written on the envelope or memo line of the check. Please make the check payable to GDRSD Food Services.

Payments may be sent in with students, or they may be mailed to:

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District
c/o Mark Shaw
344 Main Street
Groton, Massachusetts 01450

Free and Reduced Application

Families are encouraged to complete the Free and Reduced application to receive other benefits, including but not limited to state PEBT benefits. Free and Reduced Meal Applications are accepted anytime throughout the school year. Please complete the application below and return it to:

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District
c/o Sherry Kersey
344 Main Street
Groton, Massachusets 01450