School Lunch Ordering
School lunch software services to record orders, track payments, and generate lunch count reports was introduced here in Indianapolis in the mid-1990's. That software made it easier to preorder school lunches by entering lunch orders into a computer then generate automated school lunch order reports, track payments, and simplify meal planning.
Since that time, the original school lunch software service has evolved. Now it's easier to record school lunch orders, generate customized reports, and accept online payments.
School lunch ordering software services from Orgs OnLine make pre-ordering and managing school lunches easy and affordable. Families order and pay online, then they can view their school lunch orders whenever they want day or night. Administrators now have instant access to accurate school lunch order reports -- without the need for paper order forms.
School lunch program administrators use online tools to build school lunch menus, run reports, track payments, and more! Each school's customized lunch menu is displayed on an interactive website for families to order school lunches online.
Order confirmations are generated for each family when they submit a school lunch order. Orders are counted as they are submitted, so administrators can instantly generate reports at most anytime by logging into the password protected administrators website from any computer with Internet access.
- Eliminate Paper Orders Forms
- Use Online Tools To Build School Lunch Order Forms
- School Lunch Order Forms Display On A Website
- Families Place School Lunch Orders Online
- System Tracks And Tabulates All School Lunch Orders
- Online Tools Provide Quick Lunch Order Reports
- System Generates Student Lunch Tickets
- School Lunch Management Reports Accessible Online
- Password Protected Lunch Ordering Accounts Available 24/7
Features
For Parents
Families place school lunch orders and submit payments online. Families with more than one student can submit all student orders then submit one payment. Families can view their school lunch orders online at anytime and can easily print copies of their orders. Other benefits include:
- Orgs Online School Lunch Ordering software services eliminate paper order forms.
- Orgs Online School Lunch Ordering software services eliminate the time it takes to fill-out paper order forms.
- Your school's hot-lunch order form is displayed on a website.
- Families see an Order Confirmation after their order is submitted.
- Built-in bookkeeping system lets families view their orders and payment records online 24/7.
For Administrators
Administrators create lunch order forms and control when families can place orders. If needed, multiple order forms can be displayed during the same ordering period. Reports can be sorted to list lunch orders by grade, by teacher name, by room, or by lunch period. Other features include:
- You can build your school's hot lunch order form using online tools available day or night.
- Online school lunch order forms can offer as many items per day as desired.
- Prices are set by program Administrators - via a secured Administrative website.
- Extra-portion options can be offered -- and priced separately.
- Each food item can have up to six different prices.
Setup & Support
Setup is Easy
- Orgs Online support services make it easy to switch from paper orders to online ordering.
- There is no software to load or maintain - all software is accessed by going to a website.
Contact Us
- System monitoring and maintenance services are provided by Orgs Online Technical Support Staff.
- Live telephone assistance is available for administrators during daytime and evening hours.
- An automated attendant sends users forgotten passwords 24/7 via the "Forgot My Password" feature.
We're Here to Help
- The built-in GET HELP buttons make it easy for families to submit a Trouble Report and request help.
- The Technical Support Staff monitors Trouble Reports seven days a week.
- Trouble Report response target is to reply within 24 hours – however it is usually much sooner.
- The online Administrator Manual provides detailed how-to- guides for administrators.
- An online user guide provides a helpful Q & A instruction format for families.
FAQ
How do families submit School Lunch Orders?
Each family has a school lunch ordering account. Families access their account by going to the school lunch ordering website. Each family account is password protected using the password created by the family when they setup their account. Once they successfully access the school lunch ordering website, they will see their individual family account page.
What if I do not have Internet access and can not order online?
If you do not have Internet access school lunch orders can still be recorded into your school lunch account. LUNCHbuilder ™ provides proxy ordering tools that make it easy for school lunch program administrators to accommodate telephone orders if necessary. School lunch program administrators can place orders for anyone who has an account associated with their organization.
What if I make a mistake when placing an online order, can I correct the mistake?
You have the ability to change a school lunch order after it has been submitted as long as the ordering period is still open. After that, the LUNCHbuilder ™ proxy ordering tools make it possible for school lunch program administrators to correct orders after they have been submitted. The LUNCHbuilder ™ built-in "support system" let's you send a "trouble report" to your school lunch program administrators. With the LUNCHbuilder ™ proxy ordering tools, ...previously submitted orders can be amended at anytime.
What If A Password Is Forgotten?
The online school lunch ordering service offers Password Retrieval assistance. The Forgot My Password link on the login page allows a user to request that his/her password be sent to the email address on record for the account.
What If My Email Address Changes?
As part of the online school lunch ordering account manager, families have the ability to update their email address after they successfully log into their account. If they are uncomfortable with that process, the "Contact Us" buttons found throughout the website makes it easy for them to request personal assistance from the Orgs Online Technical Support team. Our support team is happy to update a family's account information upon request.
How Do Families Order For Multiple Children?
After families access their online school lunch ordering account, they can view a separate order form for each student in the family. Each student's school lunch order can be different.
Is a Separate Payment Submitted For Each Student's Order?
The online school lunch ordering system tracks each student's order individually, but groups the payment amount due into a lump sum family total. After desired orders are submitted for each student in the family, a Family Total Amount Due will be displayed on the family's order confirmation.
What If I Forget What I Ordered For My Children's School Lunch?
We have tried to make ordering school lunch easy. We've also tried to make it easy to remember what was ordered. In fact, you don't have to remember because you can either view the email confirmation that is sent when you order, or you go back to the school lunch ordering website at anytime and see what you ordered - for each child.
Can I change My School Lunch Order After It Has Been Submitted?
Online school lunch orders can be changed as many times as you desire during the school's lunch ordering period. School lunch administrators determine the cut-off date for each ordering period. Once the cut-off date arrives, families can no longer change orders. If a change is however needed, school lunch administrators may be able to make changes to orders.