Child Nutrition Services Home
We are happy to share information about our school meals and California’s Universal School Meals Program.
Every student may receive one nutritious breakfast and one lunch at no cost each school day, regardless of household income. Breakfast is available before school, and lunch is offered during the school day. Your child is always welcome to enjoy either or both meals, and you do not need to complete a meal application for them to participate. For your reference, breakfast and lunch menus are available on our CNS website.
While meals are free for all students, families are able to complete the confidential meal application on the School Cafe website. Depending on eligibility, the application may connect your family with additional benefits, such as:
- SUN Bucks summer food benefits
- Reduced fees for certain school activities, tests, or services
- Other local, state, or community assistance programs
The information provided may help our schools qualify for additional funding through California’s Local Control Funding Formula and other programs. This funding can support classroom resources and other important services for students.
Participation is optional, and application information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy requirements.
If you have any questions or would like help completing the application, please contact Child Nutrition Services. We are here to help and want every student to feel welcome at school meals!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please click Refund Request - SchoolCafe to submit an online Student Meal Account Refund Request.
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Visit the Cal Fresh website to apply for California Food Stamps, also known as CalFresh, SNAP, Food Assistance, or EBT, in as little as ten minutes.
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We are always looking for friendly faces to join the Child Nutrition Services Team! We offer a family-friendly schedule that allows parents and guardians to work while their children are in school. No work over holidays and breaks. Competitive pay. Apply today!
- Visit EdJoin
- Under Job Categories, select Classified
- Search for jobs with Child Nutrition Services listed in the title
Contact Our Office
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Naomi Shadwell
Executive Director
760-752-1250
naomi.shadwell@smusd.org -
Jake Ludwig
Coordinator
760-752-1251
jake.ludwig@smusd.org -
JADE KELLEY, RD
CNS MANAGER - REGISTERED DIETITIAN
JADE.KELLEY@SMUSD.ORG
OFFICE: (760) 752-1297 -
Tiffanie Urton
Area Supervisor
760-752-1278
tiffanie.urton@smusd.org -
Megan Beason, Child Nutrition Services Area Supervisor
San Marcos Unified School District
255 Pico Avenue, Suite 250
San Marcos, CA 92069
Office: 760-752-1277
megan.beason@smusd.org. -
Kristina Foster
Accountant
760-752-1252
kristina.foster@smusd.org -
Mary Dempsey
Accounting Technician - Payroll
760-290-2370
mary.dempsey@smusd.org -
Accounting Technician and Tech SupportPaloma Orozco
paloma.orozco@smusd.org
760-752-1253
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Anita Mast
Account Clerk III
760-752-1268
anita.mast@smusd.org -
Terri Mitchell
Clerical and Production Assistant
760-752-1286
terri.mitchell@smusd.org -
Child Nutrition Services Fax #
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