Nutrition Services
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- Meals & Ordering
- Meal Applications
- Teacher's Resources
- Employment
- Additional Resources
- Account Refunds
- Contact Us
About Us
Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand.
The Nutrition Services Department operates under the National School Lunch Program, a federal program. The department is self-supporting and utilizes revenues received from local, state and federal sources. Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet strict state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines and include lowering the levels of fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugar in the diet.
Our team of food and nutrition professionals are dedicated to students' health, well-being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.
Menus
Breakfast and lunch is available at ALL elementary and middle schools at NO COST
- All meals come with one entrée, a choice of fresh fruit, vegetable and milk.
- Vegetarian options available daily.
- No additional drinks or snack will be sold.
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Carbohydrate Information
Fruits
Fruits
| Fruits | Amount | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 1/2 cup | 9 |
| Avocado | 1/2 cup | 6 |
| Banana | 1/2 cup | 17 |
| Blueberries | 1/2 cup | 11 |
| Cantaloupe | 1/2 cup | 7 |
| Cherries | 1/2 cup | 12 |
| Fig, dried | 1/2 cup | 48 |
| Fig, fresh (1 large) | 1/2 cup | 12 |
| Grapefruit | 1/2 cup | 10 |
| Grapes | 1/2 cup | 14 |
| Guava | 1/2 cup | 12 |
| Honeydew | 1/2 cup | 8 |
| Kiwifruit | 1/2 cup | 13 |
| Kumquat (6 medium) | 1/2 cup | 18 |
| Lemon (sections) | 1/2 cup | 10 |
| Lime (1 medium) | 1/2 cup | 7 |
| Mango | 1/2 cup | 14 |
| Nectarine | 1/2 cup | 8 |
| Orange | 1/2 cup | 11 |
| Papaya | 1/2 cup | 7 |
| Peach | 1/2 cup | 7 |
| Pear | 1/2 cup | 11 |
Fruits (continued)
| Fruits | Amount | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|
| Persimmon | 1/2 cup | 31 |
| Pineapple | 1/2 cup | 10 |
| Plum | 1/2 cup | 9 |
| Plum, dried | 1/2 cup | 54 |
| Pomegranate (1/2 fruit) | 1/2 cup | 13 |
| Pummelo | 1/2 cup | 9 |
| Raisins (packed) | 1/2 cup | 65 |
| Raspberries | 1/2 cup | 6 |
| Star Fruit | 1/2 cup | 4 |
| Strawberries | 1/2 cup | 6 |
| Tangerine | 1/2 cup | 13 |
| Watermelon | 1/2 cup | 6 |
| Wild Blueberries | 1/2 cup | 9 |
| Applesauce Cup | 1 each | 14 |
| Cranberries | 1 each | 28 |
| Frozen Fruit Cup-Apricots | 1 each | 32 |
| Frozen Fruit Cup-Mixed Berries | 1 each | 20 |
| Frozen Fruit Cup-Peaches | 1 each | 21 |
| Frozen Fruit Cup-Strawberries | 1 each | 21 |
| Mixed Dried Fruits | 1 each | 27 |
| Raisins | 1 each | 29 |
| Mixed Fruit | 1 each | 17 |
Vegetables
Vegetables
| Vegetable | Amount | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|
| Artichoke | 1/2 cup | 9 |
| Arugula | 1/2 cup | 0 |
| Asparagus | 1/2 cup | 3 |
| Beets | 1/2 cup | 7 |
| Bell Peppers | 1/2 cup | 3 |
| Broccoli | 1/2 cup | 3 |
| Broccoli Rabe | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Brussel Sprouts | 1/2 cup | 4 |
| Butternut Squash | 1/2 cup | 8 |
| Carrot | 1/2 cup | 6 |
| Cauliflower | 1/2 cup | 3 |
| Celery | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Collard Greens | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Green Beans | 1/2 cup | 4 |
| Green Cabbage | 1/2 cup | 3 |
| Green Onions | 1/2 cup | 4 |
| Iceberg Lettuce | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Jicama | 1/2 cup | 6 |
| Leaf Lettuce | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Mushrooms | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Onion | 1/2 cup | 7 |
Vegetables (continued)
| Vegetable | Amount | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1/2 cup | 13 |
| Pumpkin | 1/2 cup | 4 |
| Radish | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Romaine Lettuce | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Spinach | 1/2 cup | 1 |
| Summer Squash | 1/2 cup | 2 |
| Sweet Corn | 1/2 cup | 15 |
| Sweet Potato | 1/2 cup | 13 |
| Swiss Chard | 1/2 cup | 1 |
|
Tomato |
1/2 cup | 4 |
| Side Salad | Each | 2 |
| Vegetable Cup | Each | 5 |
| Vegetable Side Cup | Each | 2 |
| Beans, Cooked | Amount | Carbohydrates |
| Black | 1/2 cup | 18 |
| Chickpeas | 1 each | 22 |
| Great Northern | 1 each | 19 |
| Lentils | 1 each | 20 |
| Lima | 1 each | 20 |
| Navy | 1 each | 24 |
| Pinto | 1 each | 22 |
| Red Kidney | 1 each | 20 |
| Mexican Bean Salad | 1/2 cup | 17 |
Condiments
Milk
Meals & Ordering
Breakfast and lunch is available to ALL students at NO COST
- Thanks to California Meals for All, all school meals will continue to be offered at no cost to all students. California was the first state in the country to adopt this new program.
- All meals come with one entrée, a choice of fresh fruit, vegetable and milk.
- Vegetarian options available daily.
- No additional drinks or snack will be sold.
Meals
How to order meals?
Meal Applications
More than a School Meal Application
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications
No cost meals are available to all students. Families are not required to submit a free and reduced-price meal application to participate, but submitting an application for free and reduced-price meals may help students and families qualify for additional programs and resources.
In addition, this will help our schools ensure they receive the appropriate funding from the California Department of Education based on the information you provide. A portion of every school's funding and other resources are determined by the needs of its students.
One family's qualification and/or participation does not take away from another family's option to qualify.
Complete your application online in the privacy of your home. The information submitted on the application is confidential and has no impact on receiving schools meals.
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Application Benefits
- Internet Essentials from Comcast
- PG&E California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE)
- P-EBT (additional money for families to purchase food)
- Athletics
- Additional Funding for your Child's School
Internet Essentials from Comcast
This program offers low-cost internet service, computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program.
Internet Essentials includes:
- Discount Home Internet Services
- Discount option to buy a computer
- Access to online, in print and in classroom digital literacy training free of charge
Comcast offers Internet Essentials in all areas where Comcast provides internet services. Applicants cannot have subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the past 90 days, have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment.
The Internet Essentials program guarantees no price increases, no activation fees and no equipment rental fees.
For additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) toll-free or visit https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
PG&E California Alternate Rates for Energy Program (CARE)
P-EBT (additional money for families to purchase food)
Athletics
Additional Funding for your Child's School
Even if you don't plan to eat school meals, completing an application may help bring much needed services to your school. For each qualified student, your school receives additional funding to use to improve educational programs schoolwide or provide targeted assistance to especially needed students.
Teacher's Resources
Employment
We are Hiring!
Student Nutrition Services is looking for motivated individuals to join our team! A job in a school cafeteria allows you the flexibility to work part-time and be at home when your family needs you there. If you are looking for exciting part-time work that allows you the flexibility to have evenings, weekends and holidays off while making a difference in the lives of students, then this is the job for you!
Current Available Positions:
These positions perform routine kitchen duties to assist with food preparation, serving students and clean up. Typical shifts occur during the meal service time and will vary by school site.
All applications must be sent through edjoin.org
Apply Now!
Additional Resources
Click the program link for more information
Food Resources
Information
Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you most file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form, in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.
You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.
Summer Meals
California Meals for Kids Mobile Application
The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices.
Summer Meals and Snacks for Kids
Through SUN Meals, kids of all ages can eat meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations. SUN Meals may have a different name where you live, but the benefit is the same: meals for kids and teens, and opportunities to participate in fun activities.
Every child aged 18 and under can enjoy SUN Meals, some rural communities now offer SUN Meals To-Go, and eligible school-aged children can also receive SUN Bucks.
https://www.fns.usda.gov/summer/sunmeals
Additional Assistance
Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET at
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1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or
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1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
Account Refunds
Refund Request
Request a refund for a student no longer attending Cupertino Union School District.
Transfer Request
Request a transfer between student's accounts at Cupertino Union School District.
Parents/Guardians may request a meal account refund at any time during the school year by completing a Refund Request Form located above. Once the request has been submitted, a refund check will be issued and mailed to the address that was provided on the refund request.
Requests for refunds for graduating students or withdrawn students must be made within one year of graduation or withdrawal from the district by submitting a Refund Request Form. Any Positive balance remaining after one year on an inactive account will become the property of the Cupertino Union School District Student Nutrition Services Department. This is for non-returning students only. Account balances for returning students automatically transfer to the new school year.
Parents/ Guardians may also elect to transfer any positive balance to another student account or to a donation account established to aid the Cupertino Union School District Student Nutrition Services Department. Transfer of student account balances may be made by submitting a Transfer Request Form on the Student Nutrition Services webpage.
*Refunds are not automatically issued, a parent/guardian must request a refund.
*Refund requests take approximately 6-8 weeks to process after requested.
Contact Us
Nutrition ServicesPhone: 408-252-3000 extension 61-303 Fax: 408-252-7628Nicole Meschi, Senior Director of Nutrition Services408-252-3000 extension 61-301
Linda Mascorro, Manager of Nutrition Services408-252-3000 extension 61-305
Seema Parikh, Nutrition Services Accounting Analyst408-252-3000 extension 61-303
Priscilla Portales, Nutrition Services Technician408-252-3000 extension 61-304
Paige Dionne, Nutrition Services Secretary408-252-3000 extension 61-302
Sergio Sanchez, Nutrition Services Warehouse and Delivery Lead408-252-3000 extension 61-307
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.