Non-Congregate Meals for Participants Fasting During Ramadan 2025

Ramadan Meal Observance Overview

We are pleased to share important information regarding meal accommodations for students observing Ramadan in 2025.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a waiver allowing schools in New Jersey to provide non-congregate meals to students fasting during Ramadan.

This means that eligible students can receive lunch in a manner that aligns with their religious observance beginning the week of Monday, March 3, 2025, through Friday, March 28, 2025.

Program Guidelines:

  • Who is eligible? Only students who are fasting during Ramadan may receive non-congregate meals.

  • Meal distribution: Meals will be available for pick-up after school only for students who attend school that day. The location will be determined and communicated from the individual school.

  • No duplicate meals: Students who receive a non-congregate meal cannot also receive a meal during the school day.

  • Meal eligibility: Meals will be provided based on Free, Reduced, or Paid eligibility.

  • Meal limits: Only one meal may be provided per student per day.

  • School days only: Meals will only be available on weekdays when school is in session.

  • Participation flexibility: If a student chooses to consume a meal during the school day and then participates in the non-congregate meal, the appropriate charges will incur. 

If you do not wish to participate, no action is required.

*PLEASE NOTE: If you register for a meal, and then need to cancel for any reason, please email Food Services at food.service@edison.k12.nj.us to inform them of the cancellation.

A meal order must be completed for each child.

REGISTER FOR MEALS HERE THROUGH THE WEEKLY FORMS BELOW

March 3, 2025, Through March 7, 2025 (Orders Close Tuesday, February 25 by 11:59 PM)

March 10, 2025, Through March 14, 2025 (Orders Close Monday, March 3 by 11:59 PM)

March 17, 2025, Through March 21, 2025 (Orders Close Monday, March 10 by 11:59 PM)

March 24, 2025 Through March 28, 2025 (Orders Close Monday, March 17 by 11:59 PM)

For More Information: Please contact Food Services at food.service@edison.k12.nj.us or call 732.452.2851.