NEWS RELEASE
San Diego Unified Continues Free Meals for All Students for the Third Year in a Row
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
SAN DIEGO – San Diego Unified will continue to offer nutritious and delicious meals, breakfast and lunch, to all students at no cost under the statewide Universal Meals Program. California was the first state to pass this legislation and only one of eight states that implement the program. For more information visit the California Department of Education.
Sandi Coast Cafe provides multiple entrée choices daily. Entrées are whole grain-rich, low in sodium, and contain no trans fats, artificial colors, or artificial sweeteners. A dazzling array of fresh fruits and vegetables are available through our salad bars at most schools, mainly sourced from local farms. Every month, the cafes also feature a locally-grown, organic produce item through our Harvest of the Month program.
While the Universal Meals Program will offer free meals for all students, some households will be asked to complete a meal application. Both meal applications and alternate income forms are used to qualify for funding for district schools including LCFF, Title I rankings, rebates, and other grant funds. In addition, qualifying families may be eligible for discounted AP testing and discounted internet service. See the current income eligibility guidelines below.
Sandi Coast Cafe is committed to providing California grown, nutritious, and delicious meals that are served with love. Our robust Farm to School program also provides nutrition education and school garden opportunities.
For more information, please contact Sandi Coast Cafe at (858) 987-5377.
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Reduced Price Meals
| Household Size | Year | Month | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Week |
| 1 | $27,861 | $2,322 | $1,161 | $1,072 | $536 |
| 2 | $37,814 | $3,152 | $1,576 | $1,455 | $728 |
| 3 | $47,767 | $3,981 | $1,991 | $1,838 | $919 |
| 4 | $57,720 | $4,810 | $2,405 | $2,220 | $1,110 |
| 5 | $67,673 | $5,640 | $2,820 | $2,603 | $1,302 |
| 6 | $77,626 | $6,469 | $3,235 | $2,986 | $1,493 |
| 7 | $87,579 | $7,003 | $3,502 | $3,232 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $93,536 | $7,299 | $3,650 | $3,369 | $1,685 |
For each additional family member, add:
| $9,953 | $830 | $415 | $383 | $192 |
Free Meals
| Household Size | Year | Month | Twice Per Month | Every Two Weeks | Week |
| 1 | $19,578 | $1,632 | $816 | $753 | $377 |
| 2 | $26,572 | $2,215 | $1,108 | $1,022 | $511 |
| 3 | $33,566 | $2,798 | $1,399 | $1,291 | $646 |
| 4 | $40,560 | $3,380 | $1,690 | $1,560 | $780 |
| 5 | $47,554 | $3,963 | $1,982 | $1,829 | $915 |
| 6 | $54,548 | $4,546 | $2,273 | $2,098 | $1,049 |
| 7 | $61,542 | $5,129 | $2,565 | $2,367 | $1,184 |
| 8 | $68,536 | $5,712 | $2,856 | $2,636 | $1,318 |
For each additional family member, add:
| $6,994 | $583 | $292 | $269 | $135 |
Media Contact: Food & Nutrition Services Marketing Coordinator, Leslie Luna, lluna1@sandi.net, 858-717-2499.
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