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Nutrition Services

Good nutrition and learning go hand-in-hand!

The Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well-being, and ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Meals, foods, and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements which are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students.

Help your child stay fueled this summer with $120 for groceries.

SUN Bucks (also known as Summer EBT) provides a one-time $120 benefit per eligible student to purchase healthy food during the summer months.

Does my child get it automatically?

Most families do NOT need to apply. Your child is automatically enrolled if they are school-age and your household receives:

  • CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal (at or under 185% of the poverty level).

  • Your child is part of a program for foster, homeless, or migrant youth.

  • Your child was already found eligible for free or reduced-price meals last year, and your child received an EBT/ SunBucks card this past summer

If you are automatically eligible, your card will arrive in the mail starting in June 2026.

Who SHOULD apply?

You should submit a UBA application by August 31, 2026, only if:

  1. Your household income qualifies for free or reduced-price meals.

  2. AND you are not already enrolled in the programs listed above (CalFresh, etc.).

  3. AND you did not apply for or receive SUN Bucks last year.

How to Apply & Use

Need help? Call the SUN Bucks Helpline at 1-877-328-9677 for questions about eligibility, address changes, or setting up your card's PIN. 

Wellness Policy

AUSD has developed a Wellness Policy that is focused on improving the health of students. The policy was developed by the health and wellness advisory council that includes teachers, parents, administrators, and the district nurse.

Balance is essential for any Wellness Policy. Key areas include:

  • Nutrition Education
  • Physical activity
  • Other school-based activities designed to promote student wellness.

View or download the AUSD Wellness Policy.

 Local School Wellness Policy Assessment

CONTACT US

Amy Gould

Titles: Lead Account Clerk
Email:

Stella Ndahura

Titles: Director Nutrition Services
Email:

Yvonne Padilla

Titles: Secretary I
Email:

Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027External link opens in new window or tab. (PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
     
  2. fax: 202-690-7442; or
     
  3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.