For families, schools & communities
Good lunches.
Simpler school days.
Made-from-scratch meals for schools, daycares, and residential programs in Denver, Colorado Springs, and surrounding communities.
Already part of a program? Find your regional ordering portal and school-specific details.
A clear place to start
Here for your child. Here for your community.
Parents & families
Ordering for your child?
Find your area’s HotLunchOnline portal, ordering information, and help with an account.
Schools & program leaders
Planning a lunch program?
Tell us about your community, service needs, and schedule to start a program conversation.
Find your program
Lunch starts with your community.
Choose a program to explore the service and next steps with our team.
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Schools
Lunch service and ordering support for your school community.
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Daycares
Breakfast, lunch, and snack options for daycare programs.
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Residential programs
Discuss meal service for your residential setting with our team.
For families
Your next three steps.
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Find your portal
Visit parent ordering and choose Denver Metro or Colorado Springs.
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Review your school’s details
Check its menu, ordering deadlines, and cancellation information before you place an order.
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Order and manage online
Use HotLunchOnline for orders, payments, and your child’s lunch account.
A little help before lunch
Questions, answered.
Your school’s details matter. Find more information on the parent page or get in touch with our team.
How do I order lunch?
Go to parent ordering, choose Denver Metro or Colorado Springs, and sign in to the applicable HotLunchOnline portal. Ordering, payments, and account tools are handled there.
Can I change or cancel an order?
Ordering deadlines, credits, and cancellation rules vary by school and appear in its HotLunchOnline portal. Contact your school or our team before the cutoff if you need help.
What if my child has a food allergy?
Contact our team with ingredient and allergen questions before ordering. Shared kitchens cannot guarantee allergen-free meals. Confirm the options for your child’s program with your school or our team.
Is milk available with lunch?
Milk options and availability vary by school and program. Review your school’s information or contact our team for details.
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