School Meals
Parents
School Meals
Nutritious daily breakfast and lunch meeting federal nutrition guidelines.
Breakfast
$0.00
Free for all students
Lunch
$3.50
Per meal — families may qualify for free or reduced-price meals
À la Carte
Smart Snacks
Individual items, snacks, and beverages meeting USDA Smart Snacks standards
View the Menu (Nutrislice) Apply for Free/Reduced Meals Fund a Meal Account (LINQ Connect)
How Purchasing Works
- Fund the account — add money anytime online through LINQ Connect.
- Student selects meals — prices deduct automatically from the account balance.
- Track balances — monitor online and set low-balance alerts. Students with insufficient funds are still provided a meal, and parents are notified.
How to Apply
You may apply in one of the following ways:
Click here to watch how to complete the Online Meal Application
Click here to complete the Online Meal Application
Click here to download the Paper Application
Pick Up in Person: Paper applications are also available at the front office. This packet includes the school meal application and directions for completing it. Below are some common questions and answers to help you with the application process.
Good to Know
- Dietary restrictions & allergies — medically necessary restrictions are accommodated; submit a physician-signed Student Medical Statement
- Lunch from home is welcome — please don’t share food (allergy concerns)
- Automatic payments — enable recurring deposits in LINQ Connect
- All meals meet USDA nutrition standards: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to fill out an application every school year?
Yes. Families must complete a new meal application each school year unless your student attends a school that provides meals at no cost to all students through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).
2. If I received a letter saying my child is approved for free meals, do I still need to apply?
No. If you received a letter stating your child is automatically approved for free meals, you do not need to submit another application.
3. Who can qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
Eligibility is based on household income and size. Families receiving SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR benefits may automatically qualify.
4. What if I have more than one child in school?
You only need to submit one application per household,
5. What if my income changes during the year?
You may apply or reapply for meal benefits at any time during the school year if your household income decreases, your family size changes, or you become eligible for assistance programs.
6. Are my application details kept confidential?
Yes. All information provided on your meal application is kept confidential and used only to determine meal eligibility.
7. Who can I contact for help?
If you have questions about completing the meal application or need assistance, please contact the school front office for support.
Arizona Healthy Schools Act, or House Bill 2164 (website), prohibits public schools participating in federally funded or assisted meal programs from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food on the school campus during the regular school day. The new law takes effect at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
The law defines ultra-processed foods as those with 1, or more, of the following 11 ingredients:
- potassium bromate
- propylparaben
- titanium dioxide
- brominated vegetable oil
- yellow dye 5 or 6
- blue dye 1 or 2
- green dye 3
- red dye 3 or 40
Here is what you need to know:
No Outside Food Containing 11 Banned Ingredients:
Visitors or outside companies are not allowed to bring foods with banned ingredients to distribute or sell on campus during the normal school day. You cannot give out food that contains any of the 11 banned ingredients to any of the other students in your child’s class.
What Can I Do, Or Bring?
These new rules do not apply to parents packing their child's individual lunch or snacks. You can still pack any lunches, snacks, or treats for your individual child. You cannot give any food, containing any of the 11 banned ingredients, to any other students.
Summer Meals
Children and teens 18 and younger can receive free meals at participating locations statewide.
Find a Summer Meal Site SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
Program Documents
Parent Letter (English) Parent Letter (Español) Student Medical Statement Wellness Policy District Scorecard Unpaid Meal Charge Policy
USDA Civil Rights Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, obtainable online at usda.gov (Form AD-3027), from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA with the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. Submit by mail (U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410), fax ((833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442), or email (program.intake@usda.gov).
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.