Food Services
The Charlton Kitchen Crew has been serving home-cooked meals for both sites, Hilltop and Pondside, for over 20 years here now. This skilled crew has an enormous amount of experience in the world of dietary restrictions and alternatives. They all maintain certifications through ServSafe Food Handling and Allergen Awareness Training with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. On rare occasion, some severe allergies and/or restrictions may require that you send along pre-made, easy to heat meals. However, here are the allergies and restrictions we commonly see:
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Tree-nuts
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Peanuts
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Shellfish
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Dairy
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Pork
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Gluten
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
During school programming. our kitchen provides 3 wholesome meals a day for both the students and adults.
A sample menu can be provided upon request.
A Note from a Nature's Classroom Family:
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"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart for working with our family. Jaws (C) had such an amazing time at Nature's Classroom and never once worried about what he would be able to eat or who would be getting it for him. He didn't feel stigmatized or singled out at any time. As a mother of a kiddo with specific needs I can't begin to tell you how comforting this was to hear and then witness first hand. We can't thank you enough for being so flexible, accommodating and just plain amazing (all around, really!) ...even if we do now have to sing about the Ort Report nightly after dinner.... Keep doing the fabulous work you are doing!
Thank you again!
-Nicole M"
For Pondside
If you have any dietary questions or would like a sample menu, please contact the Program Coordinator at:
For Hilltop
If you have any dietary questions or would like a sample menu, please contact the Program Coordinator at:
