Lunch & Child Nutrition

Menus for the Week of 12/9- 12/13       

Introducing Nutrislice

Saratoga Union School District has launched a new interactive foodservice tool called Nutrislice.

Nutrislice is a convenient way to view student meals for each school, as well as nutritional/allergen information and carb counts for each entree. You can also easily print off school menus by week or month via their handy online print tool. Students/parents can also rate or provide feedback on any entree. 

Nutrislice also offers a mobile app that features the same content. Simply search for Saratoga Union School District once you've installed the app. No account is required. 

• App Store
• Google Play

Here's a how-to guide to get you acquainted with all the features of the site and app.

While the first meal is free, the second meal will require a deposit in your child's TITAN account.

It's More Than a Meal Application!

Filling out a meal application may provide the district with extra benefits/funding based on qualifying family eligibility.  Please fill in the information form or paper form below.

This additional funding supports services for all students:

• Intervention and Reading/Math support (Title I)
• Professional Development for all staff (Title II)
• Immigrant and English Learner support (Title III)
• Student support and Academic Enrichment (Title IV)

Thank you for your participation in this important funding initiative!

Application Forms

Online Application Link

Paper Application Form (English)

Paper Application Form (Español)

School Breakfasts and Lunches

Per California Education Code (EC) 49501.5, students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfast is served during morning recess/break, and lunch is served during the mid-day lunch period. While the first meal is free, students may purchase an additional breakfast for $3.00 or lunch for $3.50. To do so, you will need to add funds to your student's TITAN account. 

Instructions on how to create an account and add funds: 

1. Go to linqconnect.com.

2. Create an account: Click "Register" and fill in your required information.

3. Verify email: Check your email for a verification link and click it to activate your account.

4. Login: Use your credentials to log in to your account.

5. Add student(s): Navigate to the section where you can add your student(s) by entering their details like student ID and name.

6. Add funds: Select the student you want to add funds to, then choose the "Add Money" option and enter the desired amount. 

Earned Income Tax Credit Information

The California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 19853(b) requires local  educational agencies (LEA) that operate the National School Lunch Program to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.

The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. In order to qualify for the EITC, households must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if taxes are not owed or households are not required to file. The EITC reduces the amount of tax households owe and may allow for a refund.

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website.

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: 
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Mail:
   U.S. Department of Agriculture
   Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
   1400 Independence Avenue, SW
   Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
   or
2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442
   or
3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Contact Child Nutrition

If you have questions, please contact:

TITAN account assistance 
Lupe Pena
Food Services Manager, Sodexo
lpena@saratogausd.org