School Breakfast & Lunch Program

Summer Meals and Food Assistance

San Carlos School District wants to ensure that all students have access to nutritious meals and other food assistance during the summer months when school is not in session. We encourage families to consider the following resources available in San Mateo County.

Seamless Summer Option and Summer Food Service Program are two programs that provide meals without charge to all children ages 18 and under, regardless of income level, prior qualification, or district of residence. The following organizations are offering free breakfast and lunch this summer.

The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps families find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs sites through their iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices. For more information, go to: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/mo/cameals.asp

For additional information about meals for students and general food assistance in San Mateo County, see https://www.smcgov.org/hsa/food-resources.

Summer EBT Information: SUN Bucks is here!
You can buy more food for your child with California SUN Bucks, also called Summer-EBT. SUN Bucks works just like Cal Fresh, but for the summer. Children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form, or get Cal Fresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. You don't need to do anything to sign up. SUN Bucks provides $40 per month for food for June, July and August 2026 ($120 total).

Contact the Summer EBT hotline for customer service: 1-877-328-9677 or go to: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks.

Universal Meal Program

SCSD offers breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students, regardless of family income. All students have the opportunity to participate in the District’s meal program, but participation is not required.

Based on feedback from our springtime surveys regarding our school meal program, our summer school program piloted a new approach to serving breakfast and lunch for all students. It was largely successful in reducing waste and provided more choice for students at the time of service. School sites will be ordering meals based on consumption patterns and in amounts that allow all students access to California’s Universal Meal Program for breakfast and lunch every school day. Monthly menus will be shared in school newsletters so that families can discuss options and choices together. There will be cold items served for breakfast such as cereals, muffins alongside the fruits/vegetable options and two hot options for lunch. In addition, there will be at least one cold item offered as well for lunch. Vegetarian options will be available at each meal time and allergies will be accommodated. Each site has their own meal location and service times that will be communicated to families.

Please Support Schools by Completing EZ Meal Application

Every family is encouraged to complete the Free & Reduced-Price EZ Meal Application, even if you believe your child may not qualify based on your income. Submitting this form not only benefits your family but also supports your school and community. The information provided helps determine state and federal funding levels, ensuring your school receives the resources needed to enhance your child’s learning environment. Please note: Registration for the 2026-27 school year will be available in August.

Please visit our EZ Meal Application page for more information.

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Food Allergy Statement

Our school district participates in the federally funded Child Nutrition Program and any meals, milk, and snacks served must meet program requirements. Reasonable food accommodations must be made when the accommodation requested is due to a disability and supported by a physician's statement. Reasonable food accommodations may be made for children without disabilities who may still have special dietary needs; a medical statement may be required. If you are requesting a meal accommodation or substitution, please ask your physician to fill out and sign the Food Allergy Form. If you have any questions, you may contact

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication (click for more information)

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

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 the IRS website.

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 (FTB) at 1-800-852-5711 or through the California Franchise Tax Board website.

Nondiscrimination Statement (click for more information)

Nondiscrimination Statement - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nondiscrimination statement for child nutrition program participants.

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:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax:
202-690-7442; or
email:
[email protected].

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Questions: Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) Complaints | [email protected]

CONTACTS

Business Office - Ralph Crame
(650) 590-5921

Medical Statement to Request Meal Accommodation

Nutrition Program Complaint Procedure

CR Nutrition Program Complaint Procedures

2026 Summer Meals Flyer