WALNUT AVENUE SCHOOL
Cranford, New Jersey
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR PARENTS
CONVENIENT NEW LUNCH ORDERING
SYSTEM
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1
September 2015
Dear Parents/ Guardians:
Beginning with your OCTOBER 1 lunch orders, you can now order daily school
lunches ONLINE!
Our food service provider, Pomptonian Foods, is proud to announce the introduction
of a brand new online ordering system in Cranford beginning October! Parents of
students attending Walnut Avenue School can place orders on their convenient
website:
http://cranford.pomptonianmenus.com/order
 Order until 8 AM the same day
Pomptonian will allow families to place an order on-line up to 8 AM the same day.
You can also plan lunches for the entire month. A simple log-on site with an easy to
read menu, no service charge and an easy credit card payment system makes ordering
a snap. Your child’s lunch will be ready and waiting at meal time.

Quality foods, featuring Boar’s Head deli products and all-white meat
chicken products.
Pomptonian sources high quality ingredients and infuses health options into kidappealing meals. All meals are prepared fresh each day right here in Cranford.
 Lunch offered at two price points
Pomptonian brings Cranford into the new food movement, increasing convenience
while keeping costs reasonable. Lunches are offered at two price points, $3.00 and
$3.75. Bottle water and a variety of milk options are also available.
LUNCH ORDERS WILL NO LONGER BE ORDERED THROUGH THE SCHOOL
OFFICE AND LUNCH TICKETS WILL NOT BE HONORED AFTER OCTOBER 1.
REFUNDS/ CREDITS FOR ANY TICKETS PURCHASED DURING SEPTEMBER CAN
BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE WAS OFFICE 908 709 6253
ONLINE ORDERING FAQ’s
How do I place an order?
1. Enter student information
2. Choose available meals for purchase from the meal schedule
3. Enter payment information
4. Complete checkout and receive e-mail receipt
5. For changes, cancellations, or order refunds, please refer to e-mail receipt
Can I place an order for the entire month, week or each day?
The new online ordering system gives parents complete flexibility. You can place an
order for the entire month, or daily if you prefer. You may order up to 8 AM
Can a parent change the item they have chosen for a particular day?
If a parent needs to change a child’s meal, they would have to e-mail the Food Service
Director, who can make the change for them. This cannot be done online for an order
that was already placed.
What type of confirmation will parent receive regarding their orders?
After a parent places an order, the system will automatically generate an e-mail with
the details of the order(s). It will indicate the meal choice ordered on which day and
the price of the meal.
What happens on a Snow Day?
The school policy is to issue credits automatically for all students who place an order
on a day that the school is closed, due to inclement weather. There is no need for the
parent to take any further action on those days.
Can my child continue to order a second slice of pizza?
Yes, this one of the menu choices. You will see, when placing an order, a one-slice
pizza meal, as well as a two slice pizza meal.
Can faculty or staff participate in the program?
Yes. Any staff member can enter information for an order, similar to a student and
then choose “Staff” when indicating which homeroom class they are in.
Refund/ Return Policy
All orders can be cancelled up to 8 AM the day of. A refund will be processed and will
be refunded to the method of payment used. To cancel a meal and/or request a
refund, please contact the School Food Service Director, Melissa Menkin at
pomptonian@cranfordschools.org
Special Dietary Needs (allergies)
The cafeteria operation is peanut/ tree nut aware and items that list peanuts or tree
nuts in the ingredient label are not used in the production of elementary meals. The
Food Service department is committed to working with children with allergies so that
they can participate in the lunch program and have a positive experience. Our Food
Service Director is in charge of the production and distribution of these meals. She
has been trained in allergy sensitivity and food safety. Parents of students with food
allergies are encouraged to contact her for additional information and/or support.
Privacy Policy
Pomptonian Food Service has created this privacy statement because we believe you
have the right to a safe, secure, online experience. We are committed to both
protecting your privacy and informing you how information from you will be used. If
you still have concerns or questions after reading this policy, please let us know, using
the contact information below.
We collect information you provide in order to provide the service of ordering meals
online for you. Pomptonian Foods does not sell, rent, or give away your information
to anyone. All information submitted online to order meals from the website remains
the property of Pomptonian Food Service and will not be shared with any other entity
unless clearly stated online.
If required to disclose information in order to comply with laws, regulations, search
warrants, subpoenas, or court orders, we will advise you if legally permitted to do so.
Payment information submitted through the website is encrypted for your protection
using industry standard 128-bit or greater Secure Socket Layer certificate encryption
technology
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Pomptonian Food Service
3 Edison Place
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Phone: 973 882 8070
Fax: 973 882 6645
www.Pomptonian.com
If you have any questions or there is a concern with your order, please email:
pomptonian@cranfordschools.org or call 908-709-6288 for assistance.
FREE/ REDUCED PRICE LUNCHES
The Cranford Public Schools also provides lunches for free or at a reduced price
to families based on income. Applications for Free or Reduced Price Meals can
be obtained by contacting the school office. Students who were receiving free
or reduced price lunches last year will continue to receive these benefits
through September 30, 2015. New applications must be completed and
submitted by September30 or your student will be required to pay full price for
lunch beginning on October 1, 2015.