Frequently Asked Questions
How are student meals funded?
Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, all Laveen students will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.
The Laveen School District has been selected to participate in the USDA Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This provision to the school breakfast and lunch programs allows schools/districts to provide meals at no cost to ALL students. The program may be extended to subsequent years.
Adult and additional student meals, as well as a la carte items, will be available for purchase. Visit the Purchasing Additional Food Items page for details.
Do parents/guardians need to complete any forms in order to secure free meals?
No, while the program is in place, families will not have to apply for free or reduced-price meals. However, all Laveen families will be asked to complete the simplified Alternate Income Form/ Formulario Alternativo para la Elegibilidad Basada en los Ingresos to collect important data used for each school’s federal funding allocations.
Can my child purchase food items in addition to the entree?
Students may purchase additional entrees or a la carte items such as chips, cookies, bottled water, and milk. While students can pay for these items with cash, we recommend parents deposit money in their child’s meal account. We also recommend you take advantage of our online prepayment system at EZSchoolPay.com. Registration instructions can be found here.
How can I check the balance of my child’s account?
Call the Cafeteria Manager at your child’s school and request a printout of your child’s purchase history and account balance. This information will be put in a sealed envelope and sent home with your child.
My child requires a special diet, how can you help?
We have a number of resources to meet special dietary needs. To properly meet the individual needs of your child, we will need a doctor’s written instructions with specific details, which we will use to build your child’s breakfast and lunch choices. If the special diet request is related to religious or other non-medical preferences, please contact your cafeteria manager to discuss how we can tailor our daily choices for your child. Visit our Special Diet page for additional information.
My child comes home from school hungry; I don’t think he is getting enough to eat at lunch. What can be done?
Our lunch program meets nationally recognized nutritional requirements for the various age groups of our students; however, we recognize that during growing spurts ‘daily average caloric intake’ may not be sufficient. To meet the needs of your growing child, our daily fruit and vegetable choices are ‘all you can eat.’ Encourage your child to take a second helping of fruit or vegetables for the extra energy boost needed to get through the day.
How can I get a menu?
Menus are printed and distributed monthly at each school site. You can also view this month’s menu under the Quick Links tab. Visit our Nutrislice online menu.
Can I eat with my child?
Parents are encouraged to have lunch or breakfast with their child on an occasional basis when visitors are permitted on campus. If interested, please call the school for details.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.