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Description
Established in 2007, School Lunch Choice emerged in response to the increasing demand from charter and independent schools for innovative solutions to school lunch programs. At that time, Ben Burr was managing a small lunch catering service operating out of multiple restaurants he owned. It soon became clear that to expand this catering venture, a straightforward and efficient software application was essential. To address this need, he teamed up with technical co-founder Jared Rossean, who contributed a wealth of experience in POS systems, e-commerce, and shopping cart software development. Their collaboration resulted in an online ordering platform specifically designed for school lunches. This technological advancement propelled the catering business to unprecedented heights, leading to the servicing of over thirty schools and reaching tens of thousands of parents and students within just two years. The innovative software also facilitated millions of dollars in sales, marking a significant achievement in the realm of school dining solutions. This milestone exemplified how technology could transform traditional services into scalable operations.
Description
Trinity POS serves as a comprehensive school nutrition software solution designed for K-12 districts, charter organizations, and operators involved in child nutrition programs such as NSLP, School Breakfast, SFSP, CACFP, and CEP.
The point of sale system functions as a cashier application accessible on tablets, smartphones, or web browsers, equipped with features for serving lines, offline functionality for areas with unreliable Wi-Fi, protection against duplicate servings, and privacy for eligibility, ensuring cashiers do not have knowledge of whether students qualify for free, reduced, or paid meals (as specified in 7 CFR 245.8).
For determining eligibility, Trinity POS offers both online and paper applications for free/reduced meals in multiple languages including English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, along with income verification, Direct Certification imports, notification letters, and sampling for verification purposes.
The parent portal allows families to conveniently add funds online, establish automatic top-ups and spending thresholds, and check account balances and menus, with all deposits directly settling into each school's designated bank account.
In terms of claims, the software provides reimbursement claim worksheets that are generated based on recorded meal servings, featuring editing checks, export options, and a history of submissions; however, it is important to note that Trinity does not submit these claims to the state on behalf of the user.
This streamlined approach enhances the efficiency of school meal programs while ensuring compliance and user-friendly access for families.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
PowerSchool
No
Stripe
No
Pricing Details
$25 per month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Custom quote per site/month
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
School Lunch Choice
Founded
2008
Country
United States
Website
www.schoollunchchoice.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Trinity POS
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
trinitypos.io
Product Features
Food Service Management
Costing
Yes
For Cafeterias
Yes
For Healthcare Facilities
No
Free / Reduced Meals
No
Inventory Management
No
Menu Planning
No
Nutritional Analysis
No
Online Payments / Funding
No
Point of Sale (POS)
No
Purchasing
No
Recipe Management
No
Schools
Yes
Tray Tracking
No