USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax:
202-690-7442; or
email:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Declaración de no discriminación de USDA
De conformidad con la ley federal de derechos civiles, y las regulaciones y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas y empleados, y las instituciones que participan en los programas del USDA o los administran, tienen prohibido discriminar basándose en la raza, color, origen nacional, religión, sexo, identidad de género (incluida la expresión de género), orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar/parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública o ideología política, y tomar represalias por actividad previa sobre derechos civiles, en cualquier programa o actividad dirigida o financiada por el USDA (no todas las bases aplican a todos los programas). Las fechas límite de la presentación de quejas y recursos legales varían según el programa o incidente.
Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios de comunicación alternativos para recibir información sobre el programa (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lengua de señas estadounidense, etcétera) deben contactar la agencia responsable o al TARGET Center del USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY), o contactar al USDA a través del Servicio Federal de Retransmisión llamando al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa puede estar disponible en otros idiomas distintos al inglés.
Para presentar una queja sobre discriminación en el programa, complete el Formulario de quejas sobre discriminación en el programa, AD-3027, que se encuentra en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o escriba una carta dirigida al USDA y proporcione en ella toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de quejas, llame al (866) 632-9992. Envíe su formulario completo o carta al USDA por los siguientes medios:
(1) correo postal: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: [email protected].
USDA es un proveedor, empleador y entidad crediticia que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Nutrition Services
About our Meal Program
About our Meal Program![]()
About our Meal Program
It is well established that school meals have a profound effect on student learning. Importantly, research demonstrates that school lunch participation is associated with a 14 percent reduction in the risk of food insufficiency among households with at least one child receiving a school lunch. Providing students with nutritious school meals from a compliant school nutrition program helps ensure that students receive the necessary nutrition for optimal classroom performance. Decades of research have shown that students who participate in school breakfast programs, for example, have improved attendance, behavior, academic performance, and academic achievement, as well as decreased tardiness. We intend to support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.
Spreckels Union School District participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The district will still be requesting School Funding Forms from households with a student enrolled in the district. However, receipt of free breakfast and lunch meals does not depend on returning the form.
All school meals follow the standards set by the USDA. Whole grains, lean proteins, dairy, and fresh fruits and vegetables comprise the meals that provide students with the nutrition they need for learning and lifelong good nutrition. Current guidelines for lunch require us to offer five components daily: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, meat/meat alternatives, and milk. A student must take at least 3 of the five required components, and at least 1 of those three must be a fruit or vegetable. A vegetarian option is offered daily. With our new partnership, our goal is to ensure that our students receive the best possible nutrition.
Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Ordo, America’s fastest-growing school lunch program centered on fresh, from-scratch meals prepared in local businesses. For Spreckels Union, our meals will be prepared by Amapola Catering, a local Salinas kitchen, and delivered fresh and ready to serve daily.
Universal Meals
Better yet, school lunches are available for all students at no cost to families through the California Universal Meals program. For more information about the universal meals program, click here!
The Meal Program
The California Department of Education approves menus to ensure compliance with National School Lunch Program guidelines and offers seasonal menus with over 50 options, including allergy-friendly choices. Did we mention that meals are prepared daily, so students are not subjected to processed foods with lower nutritional value? We did, but we will continue to communicate this as we are thrilled to be offering such a delicious and nutritious meal program at our schools.
Breakfast and Lunch will be provided for students who select a given meal for a particular date. Parents will be provided with information on the ordering process. Click the link below or scan the QR code to see the current menu.
