School Lunch
Dear Parent or Guardian,
We’re excited to welcome your family to a new era of school meals! Community Roots
School Food Services Agency, a partnership between eight local school districts and the
Nevada County Office of Education is proud to launch a fresh approach to school
nutrition through California’s Universal Meals Program (Provision 2).
All students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost—no need to pay for
meals. But to keep this program going strong and ensure we receive critical state and federal
funding, we need your help.
Even though meals are free for all students, we are still required to collect an income
eligibility form from every household. Completing the INCOME VERIFICATION form is vital because:
-It allows our schools to receive reimbursements that fund the free meal program.
-It helps us maintain and expand access to high-quality meals for all students.
-It can also benefit your family by qualifying your child(ren) for other programs, such as
reduced fees for ELOP, internet access, and more.
What’s new this year?
Community Roots is proud to serve scratch-cooked meals made with fresh, locally
sourced ingredients. This is more than just school lunch; it’s a transformative shift
toward better nutrition, stronger local food systems, and meals students can be proud of.
We believe that nourishing food supports learning, growth, and wellness. By completing the income eligibility form, we can continue building a program that serves every child with dignity, quality, and care.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your school office or our
meal services team at [email protected] or call us at 530-452-0980.
Community Roots is proud to serve scratch-cooked meals made with fresh, locally
sourced ingredients. This is more than just school lunch; it’s a transformative shift
toward better nutrition, stronger local food systems, and meals students can be proud of.
We believe that nourishing food supports learning, growth, and wellness. By completing the income eligibility form, we can continue building a program that serves every child with dignity, quality, and care.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact your school office or our
meal services team at [email protected] or call us at 530-452-0980.
Thank you for being an essential part of this exciting new chapter of school food.
Paper applications are available in the school office. Or, you may complete the online application below.
To complete the online application, click the link below:
Click here to APPLY:https://paypams.com/OnlineApp.aspx
Click here for paper version: