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Nutrition Services

You may contact the Nutrition Services Department any time! Call (408) 423-2077 and follow the prompts:

  1. Meal Applications

  2. Student Account Balances

  3. Refunds

  4. Menus/special diets

  5. Feedback/Concerns

We know that good nutrition and learning go hand in hand...

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy lifestyle for lifelong nutrition and fitness habits.

All food and beverages sold or served at schools must meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

Meal Applications

This year families do not need to fill out an application to get free meals. However, we are asking for help from families who may qualify because meal applications are still important for school funding, low-cost utilities, discounts on camps, and SAT/PSAT/AP/ACT testing.

Did you know that you can fill out your application online? Visit the schoolcafe website to complete the application in privacy of your own home. Applications are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.   

Factors considered in the application process are household size and total household income. household size is considered all persons, related or unrelated: Including parents, children, grandparents who live in your home and share living expenses.

The household income is the income each household member received last month before taxes - this includes wages, social security, pension, unemployment, welfare, child support, alimony, and any other cash income.

Foster Children - In certain cases, foster children are eligible for free and reduced-price qualitifcation, regardless of your income. If you have foster children living with you and want to free meals please contact: 

Beatrice Morales Ross, Student and Family Engagement Liaison
bmoralesross@scusd.net
(408) 423-3516

Notice: The California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 19853(b) requires local educational agencies (LEA) that operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

Menus

Breakfast and lunch menus are updated once a month. Please ask your school site for a hard copy of the menu or visit our Menu website to view this month's meals and nutrition information.

View Menus

photo of a type of grilled meat and rice
multiple plates of food
green plate with tortilla chips and a cup of chili
open cheeseburger with a jack-o-lantern face cut into the cheese

Contact

Karen Luna
Director
kluna@scusd.net

What's New?

Free Meals

Breakfast and lunch are free for all TK to 12th grade students this year!

All students that qualify for Reduced Priced Meals do not have to pay for their meals!  There is no longer a charge for reduced priced meals!

Please fill out a new application to see if your student qualifies for these meals.

Apply Online at SchoolCafe for free/reduced meals.

Pre-Pay For Student Meals

We are encouraging all families to pay on line for their student's meals. This will ensure that your student has money for their meal and will also help us serve the students faster.  

There is also a new Phone application for your to track your student's balance and make payments. They are available in the following application stores.