Food and Nutrition

For the 2024-2025 school year, all meals will be offered at no cost for all SFUSD students, regardless of income. Every family must complete and turn-in the Multi-Purpose Family Income form.  Meal funding is based on the number of eligible applications we collect and reduces SFUSD’s budget deficit.  Children get better meals and our schools get more money.  Simply complete and turn-in your application online.  For more information please click here.

Keep your child fueled with healthy foods!  Pack a lunch, enjoy a school lunch, or opt for a combination of both.
Do not send your child to school with soda, chips, cookies, or candy!

Breakfast: Breakfast is free to all students in the cafeteria before the 7:50 am start time.

Morning snack: Please send your child with a healthy, nut-free morning snack.

Hot lunch: Served in the cafeteria/auditorium. Free for all students. A monthly menu is provided on the district website:  http://www.sfusd.edu/en/nutrition-school-meals/menus.html

Vegetarian? Vegetarian options are available every day. However, popular items occasionally run out, so if your student will be participating in the school breakfast or lunch programs and has special diet requirements i.e. dairy free or vegetarian, please notify the office.

Food allergies?  A food allergy or allergies should be noted on your child’s Emergency Card, which is stored in the office.  Both your child’s teacher and our Cafeteria Worker will be notified. JOES is a NUT-FREE school.

Birthday Celebrations: The birthday policy varies depending on the teacher and classroom. If possible, your teacher will coordinate a time and you are invited to bring in a healthy, nut-free snack to share with the class. Suggested treats include fruit, muffins, crackers, yogurt tubes, kale chips, etc. 

Kindergarten Tip:  Help your child practice opening food containers! Pack easy to open items you know your child can open. There are limited staff and parent volunteers to help children with lunch. We always welcome volunteer help, it’s a fun way to get to know your child’s classmates!