Department Correspondence

For questions or comments, please contact us via the department email, and we will connect you with the appropriate subject matter expert.

Nutrition Services Parent Portal & Meal Accounts

LINQ Connect offers parents & guardians the ability to:

• View student meal selections and a la carte purchases
• Link students to their school menus
• Apply for Education Benefits
• Track the progress of Education Benefits applications through eligibility determination
• Print eligibility letters

Register for a free account today!

Although your student’s first breakfast and lunch each day are free, seconds or incomplete meals such as just a milk, are not included in Healthy School Meals for All. You can add funds to your student account by sending cash or check to the school cafeteria, or by using a credit card on RevTrak.

Education Benefits Form

For questions or assistance with processing Free & Reduced income eligibility applications:

Kari Jacobs

Nutrition Services Coordinator of Resources

303-702-7793 jacobs_kari@svvsd.org

Employment Opportunities

For questions or assistance with job postings, interviews, or new hires:

Sandra Lindamood

Staffing & Equipment Specialist

303-682-7251 lindamood_sandra@svvsd.org

Accounts Payable & Student Lunch Account Refunds

For inquiries regarding billing, accounts payable, new vendor setup, Colorado Payback, or student lunch account refunds:

Jennifer Raven

Nutrition & Warehouse Services Accounting Specialist

303-702-7752 raven_jennifer@svvsd.org

Menus & Catering

For inquires about the menu, taste testing, or locally grown or produced menu items:

Jim Rowan

Executive Chef

rowan_jim@svvsd.org

Hosting an event at an SVVSD school or administrative building? Nutrition Services is here to cater! Visit our online catering website to learn more:

Rochelle Borrego

Catering Manager

borrego_rochelle@svvsd.org

Purchasing & Procurement

For vendor appointments related to food, supplies, and disposables for Child Nutrition Programs:

Mindi Wolf

Nutrition Services Coordinator of Operations

303-682-7214 wolf_mindi@svvsd.org

Warehouse Services

SVVSD Warehouse Services provides a wealth of behind-the-scenes services throughout the district. For inquiries about deliveries, Warehouse Work Orders, postage and shipping:

Bobby Lentz

Warehouse Manager , Warehouse Services

lentz_bobby@svvsd.org

Area Supervisors & Subject Matter Experts

Our Site Supervisors manage a variety of programs, responsibilities, and areas of expertise. Additionally, they directly oversee the kitchen staff at our 55 sites across the district. For inquiries related to your specific school, please email nutrition_services@svvsd.org for assistance.

Special Diets: Allergies & Meal Modifications

Does your student require a customized menu due to special dietary needs? Nutrition Services can adapt menus to accommodate children who need specific food preparations or need to avoid certain foods due to allergies or medical conditions. For more information, please visit our Special Dietary Needs webpage.

Amy Gray, MDA, RDN

Area Supervisor / Special Diets

gray_amelia@svvsd.org

School Wellness

SVVSD celebrates efforts to provide wellness opportunities to school communities. For inquiries about Farm to School, school gardens, Trip Tracker, Food Rescue, nutrition education & more:

Theresa Spires, RDN

School Wellness Coordinator

303-702-7750 spires_theresa@svvsd.org

Production & Mobile Meal Services

For inquiries about catering invoices, the central production kitchen, charter school or vended meal programs, or mobile meal services:

Sally Johnson

Area Supervisor / Production Kitchen & Summer Foodservice Program

303-702-7753 johnson_sally@svvsd.org

Technology & Student Accounts

For student account balances and reports, or questions about the point of sale system:

Joy English

Area Supervisor / Technology Support

303-682-7338 english_joy@svvsd.org

Professional Development

SVVSD Nutrition Services provides training for employees year round. For inquires about our training programs, Manager in Training coursework, or New Hire Orientation:

Breean Harris

Area Supervisor / Training

303-702-7756 harris_breean@svvsd.org

Director’s Office

Katie Cossette, MDA, RDN, SNS

Director of Nutrition Services & Warehouse

cossette_katie@svvsd.org

Carla Maravilla Leon

Secretary to the Director of Nutrition Services & Warehouse

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303-702-8409 maravillaleon_carla@svvsd.org