Hot Lunch Program
We cook for kids because children learn better on a full stomach.
Courtenay Elementary Hot Lunch Program
The lunch program runs every day and is available to all students and staff of Courtenay Elementary. All you have to do is login to MunchaLunch and order for specific days. If you prefer paper, you can pick up a form from the school lobby or kitchen, or you can download and print out your order at the bottom of the page and drop it off at school.
The cost of living is hitting everyone hard and we want to help with affordability by offering nourishing and fun lunches on a cost-recovery basis. If finances are tight, please pay what you can. We’ll make sure your child(ren) receives lunch. We will not turn away a hungry child.
We understand that that your child(ren) might not eat the lunch they are served. We’ve noticed a lot of food waste on certain days. This is a result of several factors: being picky, not liking the lunch, using utensils, being distracted by friends, or not having enough time to eat. We don’t want kids to go hungry if they can’t or won’t eat their lunch, but we also don’t have the capacity to provide alternatives. Talk with your child about the lunch options. If you think the lunch you ordered might be a challenge for your child(ren), please be sure to pack extra snacks in their backpacks.
We’ve also noticed a trend in kids dumping their lunches for the lunch being served in the kitchen. They come to us and say that they forgot their lunch when in fact they have one. Please let your child that they should eat their lunch from home first and then check out the snack bowl if they feel they need a little more to eat.
Here is the menu for April 2025.
Note that there will be no school on Friday, April 18 (Good Friday) and Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday) due to the Easter holiday.
Ordering online with MunchaLunch has become easier and more accessible! They have implemented a pay-what-you-can ordering system. Just order your lunches as usual and enter the amount you are able to pay at the checkout. Please scroll the images below for the screens you will see.
Butter Chicken curry
An Indian classic. Chicken in a rich butter and tomato sauce, served with Jasmine rice.
Allergens: Tomatoes, dairy
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Potstickers with vegetable soup
Allergens: Wheat
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
chili with bun
Beef chili with a fresh bun! Or maybe corn chips on the side!
Allergens: Tomato, dairy.
Shanghai noodles with pork
Allergens: Egg, wheat
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Allergens: Wheat, tomato, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
chicken stir fry
Chicken stir fry with egg noodles. Lots of vegetables and lots of noodles!
Allergens: Egg, sesame.
onigiri riceballs
A classic Japanese lunch item!
Allergens: Sesame.
soft beef tacos
A savoury dish of beef tacos served in a soft shell.
Allergens: Tomato, wheat, corn, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
minestrone with fresh bun
Allergens: Tomato, wheat.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Curry pilaf
Allergens: Tomatoes. Contains pork.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Creamy chicken stew
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Japanese yakisoba
A Japanese stir fried noodle dish much like chow mein.
Allergens: Egg, sesame.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Hot dogs!
Hot diggity dogs! A classic! We will offer veggie and halal hot dogs! Be sure to let us know your preference!
Allergens: Wheat
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Perogies with chicken caesar salad
A classic Ukrainian potato dumpling.
Allergens: Wheat, eggs.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
English muffin pizzas
Allergens: Egg, wheat, dairy
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Allergens: Egg, dairy, soy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year. Japanese chicken curry is shown on the left.
lasagna
A classic cheesy and noodly dish!
Allergens: Beef, tomato, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Chicken caesar wrap
A chicken Caesar wrap in a soft tortilla.
Allergens: Egg, dairy, wheat.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
pulled pork sandwich
It was a hit the first time! Pulled pork in a BBQ sauce served on a brioche bun.
Allergens: Egg, wheat.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
Tortellini Alfredo
Tortellini: Rainbow tortellini filled with cheese in an alfredo sauce.
Allergens: Egg, dairy.
Photo is for illustrative purposes and side dishes may vary depending on the time of year.
How to Order
Log in to or register at Munchalunch.
More information
For more information, please read this news article.
Order Form
In an effort to conserve paper, the school has decided it will not be sending home a form with each child. If you wish to order with the paper form, you can pick one up in the school lobby or download and print the order form below. Please return this form at least 2 days in advance so that we may prepare enough lunches.
Make cheques payable to Courtenay Elementary Community School Society.
You can also pay by e-transfer. Send e-transfers to contact@cecss.org and leave a note in the comment section so that we may identify your order.
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