School Starts August 1, 2023

Atlanta Public Schools (APS) - Nutrition Department is dedicated to supporting student success with nutritious meals. Students will be able to select one of three entrees, and the APS salad bowl will contain fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Additionally, students can expect to engage in Chef's Table providing samples of upcoming menu items, and ongoing meal satisfaction surveys.

• 52 APS & APS food-service charter/partnership schools will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, which offers FREE breakfast and lunch for ALL students enrolled.

• 19 APS & APS food-service charter/partnership schools will participate in the Federal Eligibility Application (FEA) program, which offers free and reduced meals to qualifying students.

• Students enrolled in an FEA school MUST apply to qualify for free or reduced meals by completing the online FEA form.

• Families paying for meals must submit payment through the MySchoolBucks online payment system. Schools will not be collecting money for school meals.

• Online Prepayment System MySchoolBucks:
  • Log onto https://www.myschoolbucks.com/, and the parent can register the child. The parent will need the child's name, school, and APS student ID number, which can be obtained from the school's main office.

• Eat for $5, Convenient, Affordable & Delicious adult and non-APS student lunch meals
  • All adults are required to pay for all meals - $5.00 for lunch and $3.00 for breakfast
  • Faculty and staff members are encouraged to establish a PIN for school meals
  • No cash payments (money orders and cashier's checks accepted)