Paradise Unified School District - Meal Prices & Charge Policy

Meal Prices & Charge Policy

Nutrition Services Meal Payment Policy

2026–2027 School Year

In accordance with Board Policy 3550 and 3551 – Food Service/Child Nutrition Program, Paradise Unified School District is committed to providing students with access to nutritious meals while operating a fiscally responsible, nonprofit school nutrition program.

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

Paradise Unified School District participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). As a result, all enrolled students receive one reimbursable breakfast and one reimbursable lunch each school day at no charge, regardless of household income.

No student will be denied their first reimbursable breakfast or lunch.

Non-Program Food Purchases

In addition to the reimbursable meals provided through CEP, the District offers:

Second breakfasts
Second lunches
À la carte food and beverage items
Adult meals

These items are not reimbursable through the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program and must be purchased separately at the listed price.

Meal Charges

Paradise Unified School District does not permit charging for second meals, à la carte items, adult meals, or any other non-program food purchases.Payment must be available in the purchaser's meal account or made at the time of purchase.Students who do not have sufficient funds available may still receive their first reimbursable breakfast and lunch at no charge through the Community Eligibility Provision but will not be able to purchase second meals or à la carte items until funds have been added to their account.

Student Meal Accounts

Funds may be deposited into student and staff meal accounts through LINQ Connect.To add funds or view your account, please visit:https://linqconnect.comParents and guardians may also contact the Nutrition Services Office or their school cafeteria for assistance with meal accounts.

Student Dignity

Paradise Unified School District is committed to ensuring that no student is overtly identified, embarrassed, or treated differently when receiving a reimbursable meal. Student meal account information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.