Peoria Unified Food & Nutrition Department

  • The USDA recently announced they will not be extending the free meal program for the 2022-2023 school year. All meals will be served based on the student's meal status of free, reduced or paid. A new application must be filled out every school year. Only one application is needed per family, even if the students go to different schools.

    You can apply online here. Paper applications are available at your student's school front office and cafeteria. 
    If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Food and Nutrition Department.

Breakfast and Lunch Menus


  • March Elementary Menu
    March High School Menu

    While it is Peoria Unified’s goal to serve the food items posted on our menus each day, there is a national supply chain challenge on food availability at this time. This means that on occasion, we need to change our menu with little to no notice in some of our schools. Please know that we will always do our best to substitute the scheduled menu item with another item that is as similar as possible.  If a menu item is substituted with a new food choice, it will be clearly identified for all students to see. If a student has any questions about the dietary information for the new item, they can get more specifics from the cafeteria manager or school nurse who may assist in answering questions.   

    We are working closely with our distributors and manufacturers to secure both the food and supply items needed to support our program and the average 24,000 students we serve on a daily basis. 

    Thank you for your patience.  

Weekly Menu Nutrient and Allergen Information

Special Diet Menu


  • High School Special Diet Everyday Items

    March Special Diet Menus:
    Elementary Special Diet Menu
    High School Special Diet Menu

    Special Dietary Needs FAQ
    Special Dietary Needs Form

    The Peoria Unified School District (Peoria USD) Food & Nutrition Department is dedicated to meeting the nutritional needs of its students, including students with documented medical disabilities. USDA regulations require that substitutions or modifications be made in school meals for children whose disabilities restrict their diets when that need is certified by a licensed healthcare professional. For more questions regarding who is eligible for special diet accommodations, please click on the “Special Dietary Needs FAQ” link above or on the tab to the left.

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    Our Mission 

    The Food and Nutrition Department provides for the nutritional well-being of our students through nutrition integrity and quality programs. We support student achievement by providing a variety of nutritious meals and encouraging students to make healthy choices.

    Service Standards

    • Provide courteous quality service
    • Present a professional image
    • Create a positive environment
    • Communicate in a comprehensive and timely manner
    • Respect others
    • Be "assertively friendly"

Breakfast & Lunch Prices

  • Elementary:

    • Breakfast includes a choice of hot entree or breakfast kit, fruit & 100% fruit juice and a choice of white or chocolate milk. Meal price is $1.50, reduced price 30-cents. 
    • Lunch includes a choice from 2 hot and 1 cold lunch entrees, fruit & vegetable bar, choice of white, chocolate or strawberry milk.  Meal price is $2.50, reduced price 40-cents. 


    High School:

    • Breakfast includes entree, fruit and milk. Meal price is $1.75, reduced price 30-cents. 
    • Lunch is a choice of hot or cold entrees, fruit, vegetable and beverage. Meal price is $2.75, reduced price is 40-cents.

    Menu items are subject to change without notification. Alternate items will be provided.
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Student at fresh food bar

  • Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request. Contact our Food & Nutrition Department for more information. 

    Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Executive Order 13166; 7 CFR 246.8(c); DR 4300-003 6 (c.) and 8 c.(3);  FNS Instruction 113-1, Sections VII and XII;  U.S. Department of Agriculture Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Regarding the Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Persons with Limited English Proficiency, 79 Fed. Reg. 70771, (Nov. 28, 2014) (USDA LEP Policy Guidance); and DOJ LEP Guidance.  

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Need Financial Help With Meals?

  • If your household budget is tight, there is help in paying for school meals. Children are eligible to receive low cost or free meals if their household's gross income falls within the limits on the application in the Nutrition Information Packet. Parents can complete and submit the application online at SchoolLunchApp. New applications need to be filled out each school year. Only one application is needed if you have students at multiple schools. 

How To Sign Up For An Online Payment Account

  • Your child does not need to carry lunch money to school with them every day. You can set up an online account that will electronically debit cafeteria meals. MySchoolBucks is a safe, secure, accurate and convenient way to pay for meals. When you set up an account online, you can choose to add payments manually or opt for automatic withdrawls. A $2.75 service fee charged for each transaction. 

    Cash or check made out to 'Peoria Lunch Fund' is always accepted in your student's cafeteria.

  • DISTRICT CHARGE POLICY

    Students are allowed two charges. After the second charge, students are given the alternative meal. A phone call will be made to parents after two charges. All charges are to be paid promptly to the cafeteria. 

    An email is sent weekly with your student's current balance. This is designed to keep the parent current of money needed or if a refund is needed. You may request to be removed from this list at any time.