Did you know?

Well-nourished students have higher test scores, increased school attendance, improved concentration, and improved classroom behavior. Good eating habits at a young age can contribute to a long, healthy life.

The Student Nutrition Department is committed

to ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals at school contributing to their growth, learning, and academic success. Foods available at our schools are carefully selected to contribute to students’ nutritional well-being; prepared in ways which will appeal to students and foster healthy eating habits; and served by caring professionals in a friendly atmosphere.

Complimentary Meals for All Students

Let us save you both time and money and do the cooking for you! -- California has become the first state to pass a universal free school meals program for all public school students. Free lunch and brunch are offered at all schools! All meals meet or exceed USDA Nutritional guidelines which includes fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy grains, and lean proteins.

Edible Food Waste (SB 1383)

The USD Student Nutrition Department is doing its part to reduce food waste and address food insecurity. Surplus food still safe for people to eat will instead go to food banks, soup kitchens, and other food recovery organizations and services to help feed Californians in need. This will save landfill space and lower methane emissions, a climate super pollutant, emitted by organic waste in landfills.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027  (PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

Mail:

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

Fax:

202-690-7442; or

Email:

Program.Intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Required Notices

• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Annual Notification 2024-25

• NSLP Annual Notification for Benefits 2024-25

• USDA Notice Discrimination Religious Belief