Nutrition Services and School Meals
Seattle Public Schools Nutrition Services fuels over 14,600 student lunches and 5,800 breakfasts each day and adheres to the highest level of national nutrition standards and provides many locally sourced fruits, vegetables and beans daily.
Our team champions for the success of every student through advocating the important connection between a healthy diet and learning.
Menus and About our Food
View the online interactive menus to see upcoming breakfast and lunch offerings at Seattle Public Schools. The website provides menu descriptions, nutritional facts and allergen information.
School Menu Highlights
- A greater focus on fruits and vegetables at breakfast.
- More whole-grain rich items.
- Meals contain less sodium.
Read more about current year food selection and meal highlights on our menus webpage.
Free and Reduced Price School Meals
We encourage all eligible families to submit a new application for free and reduced price meals prior to the start of each new school year. This allows the application to be processed and the correct eligibility established before school starts. Families have the ability to fill out the Free and Reduced Price Meal Application online. You can find translated copies of the application on our Free and Reduced Price Meal webpage.
Free and Reduced Lunch Online Application
Pandemic EBT: Emergency School Meals Program
Does your child receive free or reduced price school meals or does your child's school provide all meals free? Children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits through Pandemic EBT (P-EBT): Emergency School Lunch Program, or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in Washington buy food when school is closed.
Apply for P-EBT by visiting WashingtonConnection.org or by calling 877-501-2233. Applications for P-EBT must be completed by August 31, 2020 or before the start of the 2020-21 school year — whichever is later.
Paying for School Meals
There is a variety of ways to pay for school meals including giving a check or cash to the school's lunchroom manager. You can also pay online by creating an account on PayPams. You will need your student's ID number or meal account pin number to set up an account. The Student ID number can be found on report cards or by accessing The Source. Read more about payment options for school meals.
Pay for School Meals Online
Catering and Kitchen Use
In order for us to properly plan and prepare each order, we have established guidelines for catering and community kitchen use. These guidelines apply to district and non-district activities at school locations and the JSCEE. Read the Catering and Kitchen Use Guidelines.
Programs for Schools with Vulnerable Populations
Seattle Public Schools has several special programs based on school community demographics. Programs, such as Community Eligibility Provision, are intended to support vulnerable students and their families. Read more about these special programs for designated schools.