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Student Meal Accounts

Pre-Payment Options & Account Refunds

Manage your student's meal account, make secure online payments for second meals or a la carte snacks, and submit balance refund requests.

State of California Universal Meals

Universal Free Meals for All

Elementary, Middle, and High School Breakfast & Lunch: No Charge ($0.00)

Your student's first nutritious breakfast and lunch every day are 100% free of charge! You only need to place money in your student's account if you wish to purchase a second meal or a la carte snacks/beverages.

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Online Payments via MySchoolBucks

Online payments are a simple, safe, and secure way to make deposits to your student's account 24 hours a day at your convenience. Set up recurring payments, review purchase history, and receive low-balance notifications.

Features of MySchoolBucks:
  • Check current account balance anytime
  • Schedule automatic recurring payments
  • Receive email reminders when balance runs low
  • View detailed cafeteria purchase history
Make Prepayments Online at MySchoolBucks.com
In-Person Option

Pre-Payment by Cash or Check

You may prepay with cash or a personal check made payable to SLUSD Food Services. Place the payment in an envelope clearly marked with your student's full name, grade, and student ID number.

Marking Your Deposit Envelope Clearly:

Please place deposits in an envelope clearly marked with:

• Student's Full Name
• Student ID Number
• Teacher / Grade Level
• Dollar Amount & Check #
Make checks payable to: SLUSD Food Services
Account Balances

Account Balances & Refund Requests

Graduating seniors or students leaving the district may request an account balance refund or transfer the remaining funds to a sibling's account.

Refund requests may take 2 to 3 weeks to process.
Complete Online Refund Form
Questions? Contact Kristen Garcia:
(510) 667-3508 or kgarcia@slusd.us