School Lunches
Who is Red Tomato?
Red Tomato, located in Orefield, PA has been in business for 16 years. Red Tomato currently provides the hot lunch program for two other schools in the Allentown Diocese. Owner, Shaadi Elias prides himself on delicious, homemade meals and he is excited to partner with St. Mike’s for the 2024-2025 school year.
In addition to the “Main Entree” option, there will be two alternative daily lunch options that students can choose from. A ham and cheese hoagie or a caesar salad. All entrees include a side of fruit and a choice of water or juice.
Meals will be served family style by our lunch volunteers and all meals will be cooked the morning of and delivered by Red Tomato.
Please refer to the FAQ list below
Any questions, please contact Mrs. Heil at lheil@st-mikes.com
Lunch Program FAQ
How do I log into Option C and order?
CLICK HERE for an instruction page on how to order! Ordering must be done for the month! Weekly ordering will be not be offered!
How am I billed for my child’s lunches?
At the end of every month, a report will be run for each family. Option C automatically calculates all amounts owed and based on that report your family will be billed through your STS Account.
What if I ordered and my child is absent?
There will be no refunds, your child’s meal will be saved and given to them on the next day they return. Or you are welcome to come get the lunch. We give Red Tomato the quantity of meals needed the Thursday of the week prior so they can order the food. Regardless whether your child is in, the food will still be made and the school will still be billed for that lunch.
What if there is a snow day?
If there is a snow day, that lunch will be made up the next month. Whatever day is selected for the make up that date will be blocked off for any new orders.
“I have a daughter in Kindergarten and a son in Middle School,” Do they receive the same size portions?
No, the Middle School students will receive larger portion sizes
What happens if I get behind on my payments?
We will give a one month grace period however if payment is still outstanding at the time for next month’s ordering, lunch ordering ability will be removed from your account until the balance is paid. The school pays the food costs up front. (For example, if your September bill is outstanding, you will be allowed to order for October. If your September bill is not paid by the end of October, November ordering ability will be blocked)