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Summer Menus
June
July
When selecting ingredients and entrees to serve in our program we look for foods that are lean, low-fat, low-sodium, low-sugar, hormone-free, additive-free, and whole grain rich. For more detailed information regarding our school menus (ingredients, caloric/nutritional information, etc.), please use our Interactive Menus available through SchoolCafe.com and the SchoolCafe app.
Special Dietary Needs
For students with special dietary needs please contact Lydia Hales via email at: lydia.hales@slcschools.org. A special dietary request form is required to accommodate students with allergies and other dietary needs. This form can be found in the "resources" portion of this webpage or by clicking the button below. The form needs to be filled out by an approved medical professional. The form can be turned into the school your student is attending, or directly to Lydia Hales via email or fax.
Lydia Hales’ contact information:
- Email: lydia.hales@slcschools.org
- Phone: 801-974-8386
- Fax: 801-974-8390
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As a district, we have noted that there is a high demand for a "pork free" menu in many of our communities. For this reason, we do not serve pork in our elementary schools or during the summer meal program. In our secondary schools, we provide multiple menu options. Pork can be served, however, menu items must clearly state "Pork" in the menu description. Older students will be able to easily identify pork products and select accordingly.
Please note that while we continue to serve items that resemble pork products such as Turkey Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Rib Q Sandwich, Corn Dog, and Pepperoni Pizza, they are all completely pork-free and are instead made from meats like turkey, beef and chicken.
For questions regarding ingredients, please contact our department registered dietician - Lydia Hales.
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We use an app called SchoolCafe to allow parents to pay for school meals online (click the green logo to make a payment). SchoolCafe is a state-of-the-art online service that provides you the convenience to manage your student’s meal account and apply for free meal benefits all at one place. To aid in managing your student’s account on-the-go, SchoolCafe also has a free mobile app available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.
Every household must create a SchoolCafe account before accessing their student lunch account or applying for free meal benefits. Be ready to provide your child(ren)’s full registered name, student ID number, and the school enrolled. All questions regarding your child’s registered name or student ID number must be directed to the main school office where your child is enrolled.
Important Information
- Students new to the district must be enrolled and obtain a student ID number before creating an SchoolCafe account.
- Parents who wish to pay via check or cash can pay for school meals in the school office.
- Students will be charged extra for second meals or take extra items. (Even students who qualify for free lunch are charged if they take extra items (like an extra milk) or a second meal.)
Payment Questions or Concerns
If you have any questions or feel that your student meal account balance is not correct, contact Jonathan Chesnut the Finance Specialist at Salt Lake City School District Child Nutrition Department. If Jonathan is not available, our trained team of support specialists are available during office hours to assist you as well.
Contact Jonathan or any of our support specialists at...
- Email: mealfees@slcschools.org
- Phone: (801) 974-8380
SchoolCafe Instructions
Free Summer Meals for Kids Ages 0-18
All kids 18 and under eat free this summer at locations across Salt Lake City. No registration required.
School Sites
- Monday–Thursday
- Meals will be served June 8–July 16.
- Breakfast 8:00–8:45 AM
- Lunch 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
All school sites will be closed on Monday, June 15 and Friday, July 3.
| SCHOOL | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Backman Elementary | 601 North 1500 West |
| Edison Elementary | 430 South Cheyenne |
| Escalante Elementary | 1810 West 900 North |
| Franklin Elementary | 1115 West 300 South |
| Liberty Elementary | 1085 South Roberta |
| Meadowlark Elementary | 497 North Morton Dr. |
| Mountain View Elementary | 1380 South Navajo St. |
| Newman Elementary | 1289 North Colorado St. |
| Nibley Park School | 2785 South 800 East |
| North Star Elementary | 1545 North Morton Dr. |
| Parkview Elementary | 970 South Emery St. |
| Rose Park Elementary | 1105 West 1000 North |
| Washington Elementary | 420 North 200 West |
Community Sites
- Lunch ONLY (no breakfast)
- Monday–Friday
- Meals will be served June 2–August 11.
All sites will be closed on Monday June 15, Friday July 3, and Friday July 24.
| LOCATION | ADDRESS | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Park | 1040 East Sugarmont Dr. | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM |
| Jordan Park | 1060 South 900 West | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM |
| Liberty Park | 1300 South 700 East | 11:00 AM–12:45 PM |
| Riverside Park | 1500 West 600 North | 10:45 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sherwood Park | 1450 West 400 South | 11:15 AM–12:45 PM |
| SLC Main Library | 210 East 400 South | 10:45 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sorenson Center | 855 California Ave |
11:30 AM–12:30 PM (June 8–July 17 only) |
Questions? Call our Child Nutrition Office at 801-974-8380.
FREE or REDUCED Price Student Meals (federally subsidized reimbursable meal)
- ALL Schools: Lunch - $0.00 / Breakfast - $0.00
Note: Please be aware that free/reduced meal benefits and paid meal subsidies only apply to one breakfast and one lunch each day. Students will be charged full price for each second meal and additional food item purchased.
PAID Student Meals (partially subsidized reimbursable meal)
- Elementary Schools: Lunch - $2.50 / Breakfast - $2.00
- Middle Schools: Lunch - $2.75 / Breakfast - $2.00
- High Schools: Lunch - $3.00 / Breakfast - $2.25
Non-Program Sales (not subsidized)
Non-program foods such as second meals, adult meals, and single menu items (milk, fruit, vegetable, chips, etc.) can be purchased with a meal ticket purchased at the school office.
- Adult and Second Meals: Lunch - $5.00 / Breakfast - $3.50
- Ala-cart Side Items - Entrée $2.50 / Fruit, Vegetable, or Side Dish $1.25 / Milk or Juice $0.75
IMPORTANT: Second student meals and non-enrolled child meals will be charged the full adult meal price
If you have questions or concerns about your child's meal charges, please email us at mealfees@slcschools.org or call the Child Nutrition Department at (801) 974-8380.
What is a federally subsidized Reimbursable Meal?
Reimbursable Meal: A meal which meets the U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations and may be claimed for payment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Reimbursable Student Lunch:
School lunch menus will include one component from all five food groups: Fruit, Vegetable, Grain, Milk, and Meat/Meat Alternate. At a minimum, to qualify as a reimbursable lunch the student MUST select the following:
1) Student MUST select at least three (3) components, each from a different food group; and
2) One (1) component selected MUST be either a fruit or a vegetable (minimum ½ cup)
Reimbursable Student Breakfast:
School breakfast menus will include a Main Entrée (grain or meat/meat alternate), a fruit and a milk component. At a minimum, to qualify as a reimbursable breakfast the student must select the following:
1) Student MUST select at least one (1) Main Entrée (grain or meat/meat alternate); and
2) One (1) component selected MUST be a fruit (minimum ½ cup)
