Food Service officials use the information supplied on the application to decide if your child(ren) should receive free or reduced-price meals. This information can be released to other federal education programs and to state health and education programs.
If you do not agree with Food Service's decision regarding the eligibility of your meal benefit application or results to verification, you may discuss it with Food Service officials. You have a right to ask for a fair hearing. You may do this by calling 1-650-240-3249 or writing to the Coordinator of Food Services, 498 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019.
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in the Cabrillo Unified School District, which provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to students.
The goal of the CUSD Child Nutrition Program is to serve nutritious, appetizing, and affordable meals to students. We believe that good nutrition is an important key to learning and that every child has the right to a nutritious breakfast and lunch at the lowest possible price.
Contact the homeless advocate at your child(ren) school(s) or call 1-650-240-3249 to see if your child(ren) qualify if you have not been informed that they will receive free meals.
Application for meal benefits must be completed each school year and only one application is needed per household. Paper applications are provided to children at participating schools at the beginning of each school year, however, should you need another application you can obtain one from the school cafeteria at your child's school or the District’s Food Service office. Once a paper application is complete return it to the school cafeteria manager, school office, or mail it to Food Service, 498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay CA 94019, making sure to be complete and accurate as possible as incomplete and illegible applications will be returned. Applications are processed in the main Food Service office and benefits begin once eligibility has been determined. Processing of an application takes 7-10 operating days. To reduce processing time we encourage you to apply online.
If your housing is part of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative, do not include your housing allowance as income. All other allowances must be included in your gross income.
Free/reduced-price meals: The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program is a federally subsidized program, and your child(ren) may be eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. You and your child(ren) do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. An application for meal benefits must be completed each school year, and only one application is needed per household. If you wish to apply, applications can be completed by paper available at elementary, middle & high schools as well as the main Food Service Department Office located at 498 Kelly Ave., Half Moon Bay CA 94019.
They can also be filled out online at the following link.
Follow this link for meal benefit information and to download the application
Processing of an application takes 7-10 operating days. For more information, call the Food Service Office at 650-240-3249
You may apply for meal benefits at any time during the school year if you are not eligible now. For example, if you have a decrease in household income, become unemployed, have an increase in family size, or become a participant of: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CalFresh), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR).
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nondiscrimination statement for child nutrition program participants (English):
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:
S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o con discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] llamando al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: How to File a Complaint. y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax: (202) 690-7442; o
correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
This explains how we will use the information you give us. The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires the information on this application. You do not have to give the information, but if you do not, we cannot approve your child for free or reduced-price meals. You must include the last four digits of the social security number of the adult household member who signs the application. The last four digits of the social security number are not required when you apply on behalf of a foster child or you list a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservation (FDPIR) case number or other FDPIR identifier for your child or when you indicate that the adult household member signing the application does not have a social security number. We will use your information to determine if your child is eligible for free or reduced-price meals, and for the administration and enforcement of the lunch and breakfast programs. We MAY share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them evaluate, fund, or determine benefits for their programs, auditors for program reviews, and law enforcement officials to help them look into violations of program rules. While disclosure of the last four digits of a Social Security number is voluntary, the National School Lunch Act requires the last four digits of a Social Security number or the indication of "none" for approval of the application.
Your eligibility may be checked at any time during the school year. Food Service officials may ask you to send documentation to prove that your child(ren) should receive free or reduced-price meal benefits.
Cabrillo Unified School District is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being, and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity. The Wellness Policy Committee is meeting to revise and update the existing Wellness Policy to meet District, CDE, and USDA standards. The committee includes a variety of District staff and other interested community members. To become a member of the Wellness Committee, please contact the Chair of the committee at paolis@cabrillo.k12.ca.us
We meet 6 times a school year Upcoming Meeting Dates in 2025-26:
All meetings will be held in person & virtually via Zoom. All stakeholders are welcome!
The overarching goal of the CUSD Wellness Policy is to promote health and wellness, and to convey positive, consistent messages to all District students in accordance with current law. We want to support our students and enable them to achieve more by learning healthy behaviors that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.
How does the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program work? School districts that choose to participate in the meal programs receive federal reimbursement and donated commodities from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for each meal they serve. In return, they must serve meals that meet Federal requirements, and they must offer free or reduced price meals to eligible children.
The National School Lunch Act mandates that school meals "safeguard the health and well-being of the Nation's children". Participating schools must serve lunches that are consistent with the applicable recommendation of the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans including: eat a variety of foods; choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables, and fruits; choose a diet moderate in sugars and salt; and choose a diet with 30% or less of calories from fat, less than 10% of calories from saturated fat and no trans fats. The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 and the CUSD Student Wellness Policy, Board Policy 5030 also regulate menu choices.
Yes, your child's application is only good for that particular school year and up to 30 operating days of this school year. You must submit a new application to determine eligibility for THIS school year UNLESS you received a status notification letter (dated THIS school year) from the CUSD Food Service Department confirming eligibility for your child. If you have any additional questions contact the CUSD Food Service Department at 1-650-712-7117.
Child(ren) can get free or reduced price meals if your household's gross income is within Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines. Children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (CalFresh), the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) or, in some states Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), can get free meals regardless of your income. Foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court, can get free meals. NOTE: Any child at a participating school may purchase a meal through the National School Lunch/Breakfast Program.
You must include all people living in your household, related or not (such as grandparents, other relatives, or friends) who share income and expenses. You must include yourself and all children living with you. If you live with other people who are economically independent (for example, people who you do not support, who do not share income with you or your child(ren), and who pay a pro-rated share of expenses), do not include.
List the amount that you normally receive. For example, if you normally make $1,000 each month, but you missed some work last month and only made $900, put down that you make $1,000 per month. If you normally get overtime pay, include it, but do not include it if you only work overtime sometimes. If you have lost a job or had your hours or wages reduced, use your current income. If your income decreases during the school year, you may submit another application at any time.
Children in households participating in WIC may be eligible for free or reduced price meals. Please fill out an application, so that eligibility can be determined.
