At Sonora Elementary School, we prioritize providing nutritious meals to fuel the minds and bodies of our students. Our Food Services team is dedicated to offering delicious and wholesome meals that support their overall health and well-being. From carefully planned menus that provide various options to accommodate different dietary needs to promoting healthy eating habits and nutrition education, we strive to create a positive dining experience for our students. We also offer a Free and Reduced Lunch program to ensure all students have access to nourishing meals.

Universal Meals Program

California continued implementation of the Universal Meals Program for the 2023-24 school year, which makes free breakfast and lunch available to all students. This program builds upon the foundations of the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP), and it brings forth a wealth of benefits for our entire school community.

Household Meal Application

If meals are already free, why complete the application?

Completing the Household Meal Application makes it possible to receive additional benefits for your student and your family, and it also supports our school community as a whole. Take a look at the possibilities.

Benefits for the School:

The information collected from the application helps us secure funding, allocate resources, and provide enhanced services that support the needs of our students and families.

The more applications that are submitted from our community, the more potential there is for Sonora Elementary to receive support. So whether or not you need the benefits or qualify for them, your effort to complete the application will contribute to the success of our cafeteria and our school community overall.

Additional Benefits for Your Family:

• Lower or No Cost Internet Access: Through the FCC Emergency Broadcast Benefit, your family may qualify for lower or no-cost Internet access, enabling connectivity and supporting learning.
• Pandemic-EBT Benefits: Eligibility for future Pandemic-EBT benefits may provide annual meal assistance of up to $300 for each of your child(ren), offering valuable support.
• Possible Child Care Discounts: Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for child care discounts, lightening the financial load of quality child care services.
• Utility Discounts: Certain locations offer utility discounts to eligible families, helping to manage household expenses.
• Affordable Connectivity Program: Households may apply for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program via GetInternet.gov or can call 877-384-2575. Households applying directly through the ACP website may need to show documentation proving their current participation in the NSLP and SBP if their eligibility cannot be confirmed with other personal identifying information. This may include presenting the household’s school meals approval letter or other current official documentation.

The process of completing the meal application is quick, confidential, and straightforward. If you have any questions or require guidance throughout the application process, our dedicated staff is here to assist you. Together, let’s seize the opportunities that lie ahead, supporting your family’s well-being and ensuring access to essential resources.