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Welcome to Food And Nutrition Services!

Our team is comprised of over 110 school food service professionals dedicated to nourishing and preparing our students for learning.  We work at 20 different locations.  On the average, we serve over 8,000 lunches, 4,400 breakfasts, and 1,100 suppers at 18 schools every school day!

 

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NEWS AND UPDATES

 

CELEBRATE NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK - DETAILS below!

 

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Questions about school meals in the new school year? 

 

See the FAQ below!

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COMING SOON!

The 19TH ANNUAL FOOD & WELLNESS FAIR

 

 

 

 

GREAT NEWS!

 
AUSD's Food & Nutrition Services received the
2023 Let's Eat Healthy Leadership Award
from the Dairy Council of California.
 

 

While you are here....

Have you ever wondered how we develop our School Breakfast Menu to provide students with healthy, delicious offerings to ensure a great start to their day? Learn how below... 


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Check this out...

 

School Meal 101 for Parents -CLICK HERE!

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~ There is a nationwide supply chain issue affecting school meal programs in many school districts.  We are still taking care of business!  However, we ask for your understanding in case there is a need to make a menu item change.

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Make Online Payments - Fast, Easy, Secure                    

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Make prepayments online anytime at MySchoolBucks.com!

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Please note that the information provided on your meal application is solely used for our school meal programs.  We do not share the information with other Federal, State, or Local agencies.  

For more information, please refer to AUSD Board Resolution No. 16-17-16  

Resolution Regarding the Board's Commitment to Ensure Safe Haven. 

 

If you need general information, please contact Maryhelen Soto at [email protected]

For inquiries on eligibility, please contact Kathy Mach at [email protected]

Thank you.

HOW MUCH DOES A SCHOOL MEAL COST?

 

Pre - K to 8th Grade Meals  

Lunch          $4.50  Full Paid     

Breakfast    $2.75  Full Paid

 

High School Meals

Lunch           $4.75  Full Paid     

Breakfast    $3.00  Full Paid

 

Ala Carte Items

Milk (8 oz.)    $. (student)     or    $. (adult)

Juice (8 oz.) $. (student)     or    $. (adult)

Juice (4 oz.) $. (student)     or    $. (adult)

 

Adult Meals

Lunch           $5.50 without beverage  

Breakfast    $3.25 without beverage  

 

 

 

 

22/23 Lunch Application

For the 2022/2023 School Year, All students will receive 

nutritious school meals free of charge every school day, regardless of the student’s meal 

eligibility status.  This notice contains information for those who wish to submit an application to 

determine their meal eligibility status. The meal eligibility status may qualify the student for other 

Benefits! For a simple and secure method to apply, use our online application at www.ausd.us. If 

assistance or in person support is needed, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Office, 

626-943-6590. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free meals. 

Paper applications are available, please contact 626-943-6590 to ask for the application.

Thank you

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

1.  What is the menu?

    Menus can be found on www.ausd.us, click on departments, click on Food and Nutrition Services, click on Menus, and find the instructions under Other Documents.

2.  Where is the parent portal?

    You can access the parent portal by visiting www.ausd.us, scroll down the page and click on the Parent Portal link.

3.  How do I go upon getting a refund?

    Please call the Food and Nutrition Office @ 626-943-6590 to request a refund.

4.  How long does it take for a refund to be mailed?

    The refund will be processed in the form on a check and it will take 2-3 weeks to be received.

5.  Can I transfer funds from one student to another?

     Yes! Call the Food and Nutrition Office @ 626-943-6590 to transfer the funds.6

6.  What forms of payments are accepted?

      We can accept Cash/Check by calling the Food and Nutrition Services Office @ 626-943-6590 to make the payment arrangements or card payments through MySchoolBucks.com!

7.  My child has food allergies, what do I have to do?

      The Medical Statement Request for Special Meals can be found on www.ausd.us, click on departments, click on Food and Nutrition Services, click on Menus, find the request form under Other Documents,

8.   P-EBT card questions?

      Call the P-EBT helpline at 833-780-0353 OR P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677 (M-F, 6am to 8pm).

9.  I want to know my eligibility, who or where can I find that information?     

      Please call the Food and Nutrition Services Office @ 626-943-6590 if you have not been notified of your eligibility.

 

 Remember: 

 

Students are to be treated with respect at all times.  If the cafeteria manager/lead feels a student needs to be disciplined, he/she should contact the appropriate school official.

 

Alhambra Unified School District's Food and Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of professionals dedicated to promote student wellness and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods and beverages served in your child's school cafeteria meet all State and Federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. This school year, Alhambra USD is moving forward in implementing the new meal patterns required by The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.  In menu planning, more fruits and vegetables will be provided in the cafeterias.  We are increasing the use of whole-grains while reducing the levels of sodium and saturated fat in your child's school meals.  We are providing only fat-free and 1% low fat milk to all students.  In action, our cafeteria staff will encourage each student to take at least 1/2 cup of fruits or vegetables with each school lunch.  We are here to help students form a healthy life style - YOU CAN THANK US LATER!

 


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Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

Below is the specific language that LEAs must include when notifying households about the EITC. This language is in RTC Section 19854:

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.

There are many options for notifying households about the EITC which may include in­–person, electronic, mail, flyers, or by phone.

 

For additional information, refer to the IRS EITC web page at https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit or the California EITC web page at https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/personal/credits/california-earned-income-tax-credit.html.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov. You can also contact the Franchise Tax Board by phone at 800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.

Thank you.

Nutrition Services Division

California Department of Education

 
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