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CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES

 

 

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

  • Please click Refund Request - SchoolCafe  to submit an online Student Meal Account Refund Request.

  • CalFresh logo featuring the words 'Cal' and 'Fresh' in green with a green leaf and colorful fruit imagery.

    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.

  • 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

  • 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 Support

    Paloma Orozco 

    paloma.orozco@smusd.org
    760-752-1253
     

  • 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 #
    760-752-1137

Contact Us

Phone: (760) 752-1286

Fax: (760) 752-1137

Naomi Shadwell, Executive Director

Email: naomi.shadwell@smusd.org

 

Jake Ludwig, Coordinator

Email: jake.ludwig@smusd.org