Los Altos School District
We are committed to promoting healthy nutrition and serving nutritious meals that help our students learn, grow, and thrive.
Through California’s Universal Meals Program, LASD provides every student with one nutritious breakfast and one lunch each school day at no cost. The universal meals for all makes it easy for every student to enjoy healthy, balanced meals at school.
All meals will comply with federal nutrition regulations.
Contact Nutrition Services
Elizabeta Bays
Fiscal Services Director
(650) 947-1161
Camila Raygada
Food Services Coordinator
(650) 947-1174
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Well-nourished students are better prepared to succeed in the classroom. Research shows that students who participate in school meal programs are more likely to eat nutritious foods, are less likely to experience nutrient deficiencies, and demonstrate improved attendance, stronger academic performance, and fewer behavioral challenges.
Access to healthy school meals also supports students’ physical and mental well-being by helping them stay focused, attend school consistently, and build healthy eating habits.
Learn more: California Celebrates Five Years of School Meals for All
A free breakfast and a free lunch =
Income Eligibility Guidelines for Free and Reduced-price Meals: Effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
This school year, LASD is implementing Provision 2, a federal meal program that simplifies the school meal process for families.
The 2026-2027 school year is our Base Year. During this year, all families are asked to complete a meal application. The information collected helps establish eligibility and ensures the district can continue providing meal benefits in future years under Provision 2.
In the years following the Base Year, students will continue to receive school meals without families needing to complete a meal application each year, unless another Base Year is required.
By completing a meal application during the Base Year, you help support our schools and make it easier for all students to access healthy school meals.
Students are encouraged to build a balanced meal. Each breakfast and lunch includes:
Offer versus Serve (OVS) is a provision in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) that allows students to decline some of the food offered. The goals of OVS are to reduce food waste in the school meals program while permitting students to decline foods they do not intend to eat. For more information about OVS, visit USDA Food and Nutrition Services.
How are the meals and menus prepared?
LASD partners with The LunchMaster, a vended meal service, to provide a variety of breakfast and lunch options delivered fresh each school day.
Our Nutrition Department meets monthly to review menu choices, discuss student feedback, and select meals based on student preferences and seasonal availability. Menus are subject to change.
Dietary Accommodations
The vegan meal options are gluten-free by ingredient but are not certified gluten-free, as they are prepared in a facility where cross-contact may occur.
If your child requires a certified gluten-free meal or any other meal accommodation, please submit a completed Medical Statement for Special Meals. Once approved, certified gluten-free Amy’s Meals provided through The LunchMaster will be reserved for your student.
To help reduce food waste, every LASD school has a Share Table located near the school servery.
Students may place any unopened, uneaten food items on the Share Table. Other students who would like an additional item may take food from the Share Table, helping reduce waste while ensuring food is enjoyed rather than discarded.
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 its website at wwwirsgov.
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 (FTB3514). 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 wwwftbcagov
For additional information, refer to the IRS EITC webpage or the California EITC webpage
If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through its website at wwwirsgov You can also contact the Franchise Tax Board by phone at 800-852-5711 or through its website at wwwftbcagov
NOTE: The district shall not deny any individual the benefits or service of any nutrition program or discriminate against him/her on any basis prohibited by law. Collecting payment for meals will adhere to the regulations in Board Policy 3551.
If you have any questions, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Department at (650) 947-1174 or e-mail Camila Raygada.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Yes, breakfast and lunch for the 2026-27 school year are free.
Families do not need to fill out an application to get free meals. However, we are asking for help from families who may qualify because meal applications are still important for school funding, low-cost utilities, and discounts on camps.
Yes, click this link for the current breakfast and lunch menus.
Yes, click this link for the current menu nutritional facts.
Please fill out this form and submit it to your School Secretary. The School Secretary will forward the form to the District’s Health Department.
No, pre-order of meals is not required. Students just need to show up at the servery line and choose the meal available for the day during breakfast and lunchtime. Please refer to the menus available online to help assist your child in selecting the meals daily.
Students must select milk, fruit, and vegetable.