Child Nutrition

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SchoolCafe is a state-of-the-art online service that provides you the convenience to manage your student’s meal account and apply for free meal benefits all at one place. To aid in managing your student’s account on-the-go, SchoolCafe also has a free mobile app available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play store.

Every household must create a SchoolCafe account before accessing their student lunch account or applying for free meal benefits. Be ready to provide your child(ren)’s full registered name, student ID number, and the school enrolled. All questions regarding your child’s registered name or student ID number must be directed to the main school office where your child is enrolled.

Note: New students to the district must be enrolled and obtain a student ID number before creating an account.

• Pay For School Meals
• Apply for Free/Reduced Meals

Pay For School Meals

SchoolCafe allows you to check your student’s account balance online, view what is available in the school cafeteria, and automatically receive email notifications when the account reaches a low balance. You can pay online into your student’s meal account using a check, credit card, or debit card. You can also use the autopay feature to automatically replenish your student’s account when it reaches a low balance. If you have questions or need further assistance, please email us at mealfees@slcschools.org or call the Child Nutrition Department (801)-974-8380.

Apply for Free/Reduced Meals

SchoolCafe’s Free and Reduced Online Application makes it easy and convenient to apply for free meals at the click of a button. Online applications are instantly and securely submitted to the school district for processing and approval. It is extremely fast, convenient, and reliable.

Families must reapply every school year for free and reduced meal benefits. Submit only ONE APPLICATION for your entire household. Do no submit a separate application for each child who attends school. If you have already completed an application for this school year, you do not need to complete another application. If you have questions or need further assistance, please email us at freeandreduced@slcschools.org or call the Child Nutrition Department (801)-974-8380.

Parents may also elect to print out and submit a paper application to the kitchen manager or child nutrition department. Paper applications are available in a variety of language. If you would like to obtain an application in another language, click the following link: USDA Paper Applications (Translated Print Ready Versions).

Important Things to Remember:

• Every school year, everyone must reapply/qualify for free and reduced meal benefits (after July 1). These federal meal benefits do not transfer from year to year.
• Submit only one application for your entire household. Do not submit a separate application for each child who attends school.
• Be careful to include all students and members of your household on the application. Don't miss anyone.
• You must provide your student(s) birthday and/or student identification number to complete the application. Contact your school secretary if you do not have this information.
• Upon completion, the computer program will provide a confirmation number. Keep a record of that number as proof that your application has been submitted.
• Remember that the parent/guardian is responsible for all meal charges accrued while your application is being approved. Don't wait, apply early!
• Once the application is approved, you will receive a letter by mail within 10 business days that identifies the qualified meal benefit status for each student.