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We encourage parents to submit an application/reapply per household each year (beginning July 1st) or be directly certified by the state to receive free or reduced-price meal benefits. Please be aware this is a separate application than a school fee waiver. Students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals will be charged for their meals.
If you have questions or concerns about your child's Free or Reduced-Price Meal Benefits, please email us at freeandreduced@slcschools.org or call Janely Guzman at the Child Nutrition Department at (801) 974-8380.
Alentamos a los padres a presentar una solicitud/nueva solicitud por hogar cada año (a partir del 1 de julio) o ser certificados directamente por el estado para recibir beneficios de comidas gratis o a precio reducido. Tenga en cuenta que esta es una solicitud separada de una exención de cuotas escolares. A los estudiantes que no califiquen para comidas gratis oa precio reducido se les cobrará por sus comidas.
Si tiene preguntas o inquietudes sobre los beneficios de comidas gratuitas o de precio reducido de su hijo, envíenos un correo electrónico a freeandreduced@slcschools.org o llame a Janely Guzman en el Departamento de Nutrición Infantil al (801) 974-8380.
Urgent Notice Regarding P-EBT (click here)
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Meal Prices for SY' 2023-2024
FREE or REDUCED Price Student Meals (federally subsidized reimbursable meal)
- ALL Schools: Lunch - $0.00 / Breakfast - $0.00
PAID Student Meals (partially subsidized reimbursable meal)
- Elementary Schools: Lunch - $2.00 / Breakfast - $1.00
- Middle Schools: Lunch - $2.30 / Breakfast - $1.20
- High Schools: Lunch - $2.50 / Breakfast - $1.20
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 via an online meal account or with a meal ticket purchased at the school office.
- Adult and Second Meals: Lunch - $3.75 / Breakfast - $2.75
- Single Food Items - Entrée $2.00 / Fruit, Vegetable, or Side Dish $1.00 / Milk or Juice $0.50
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:
It is recommended that each student lunch selection includes 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:
It is recommended that each student breakfast selection includes 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)
Pandemic EBT for SLC School District Families
If you have a child attending a school in Salt Lake City School District and have questions or concerns about the parent initiated issuance for Pandemic EBT, contact Janely Guzman by phone (801) 974-8380 or by email Janely.Guzman@slcschools.org