We are proud to announce the introduction of daily halal-certified options at all Westbrook Elementary Schools, starting January 2026!
Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. It is most often used to refer to foods that are permissible for Muslims to consume. The Westbrook Nutrition Department is working with the Islamic Food and Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA) and the Halal School Meals Network (HSMN) to certify meals as halal and ensure that more students have access to Maine’s universal school meals program.
Options B and C are both certified halal every day, along with multiple main entrees. When an item is halal, it is written in green on the menu and clearly marked. All students in Westbrook schools are able to enjoy halal meals at lunch!
Families can learn more about halal guidelines from our certifier here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary Emerson at emersonm@westbrookschools.org or at 207-591-6054.
