Track Meals by Student Approval Code (State Free, SNAP, M, etc.)
Overview
This documentation explains how to use the "Parse Counts" feature available in both the Monthly Summary and A La Carte Summary reports. This optional functionality enables users to break down meal service counts by approval method or code. It is especially useful for schools participating in State Expanded Eligibility programs, where it is important to track how many students were served under specific approval codes
Monthly Summary – How to Use
- Navigate to the Reports tab and select 'Monthly Summary'.
2. On the Monthly Summary Report page, check the box labeled 'Parse Counts'.
Choose the desired approval code(s) and submit the report.
- Reports can be viewed in Browser, PDF, or CSV format.
- In the below example you can see that 4 approval codes were selected and the counts listed under the approval code.
⚠️ PDF format may run together if multiple codes are selected.
A La Carte Summary – How to Use
Navigate to Reports > A La Carte Summary as shown below:
2. Check the 'Parse Counts' checkbox and select the approval codes needed
Sample Report:
⚠️ As with Monthly Summary, avoid using PDF when selecting many codes to prevent data overlap.