• SNLOGO
    Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.  | Main Phone: (907) 348-5142
    Location: 1307 Labar Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99515

    É«ÀÇÉçÇø Student Nutrition fuels student success through strengthening and supporting optimal learning by delivering high-quality meals and exceptional customer service. We prioritize the development of our staff and cultivate positive engagement with students and the community.

      Make Payments

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        View Meal Payment and Charge Policy

         

        How To Guide for Payments

        Please take advantage of the options to prepay your student's meal accounts. Prepaid meal accounts help lunch lines go faster, give students more time to eat, relax, and play. It also gives you the peace of mind of not having to worry about looking for lunch money every day or worry that it might get lost, stolen or used for other things other than lunch. 

        Online Payments

        We encourage parents to make payments online using a Credit or Debit card.  It is safe and secure and the funds are available on your child's account within one to two school days. 

        Parents need to continue to use    The Log In is the PIN provided by your school and is different from the student ID.  If you do not know your student PIN see the directions below to reset the PIN using your email.  If you know your PIN but forgot your password, you may use the forgot password button to reset your password.  If this does not work, please contact your school's registrar.

        schoolcafe.com/anchorage does not take payments or auto-payments.  

        Cash or Check

        • IN-PERSON AT SCHOOLS: You may make check or cash payments at your student's cafeteria. Please make checks payable to "É«ÀÇÉçÇø District" and be sure to include your child's first and last name and student ID# on the memo line. Contact your school to check hours for payment.
        • IN-PERSON AT MAIN EDUCATION CENTER FINANCE OFFICE: located at 5530 E Northern Lights Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99504
        • BY MAIL: mail a check payable to "É«ÀÇÉçÇø District" with your student's full name and student ID or Date of Birth in the Memo line to:

        Student Nutrition Finance
        1307 Labar St.
        Anchorage, AK 99515

        *For your financial protection, please do not mail cash.

         

        Employee Meals

        Please see Meal Prices below for more information.

         

      View the Menu

      • school cafe

        SchoolCafe is our menu system for É«ÀÇÉçÇø District meal plans.

        • Use the button below to launch the menu system
        • Click on "View Menus (as guest)" to see a list of schools and menus
        • Additional options allow you to filter allergens and view nutrient data.

        You can find information on lunch balances as well as:

        • Balance Transfers
        • Transaction History
        • Refund/Donate

         

         

      Free and Reduced-Price Meals

      • Free and Reduced-price Meals

        Applying for School Meal Benefits

        Students approved for free and reduced-priced meals may be eligible to receive reduced fees for the following programs:

        • Sports Fees
        • Pre-College Exams (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
        • College Application Fees

        Schools with Free Student Meals

        É«ÀÇÉçÇø District has many schools that offer free meals (breakfast and lunch) to all students that attend. No application is required from these schools. Check the list of schools offering free meals for all students. 

         

        Click Here to View Schools Offering Free Meals

         

        Who Should Apply for Free and Reduced-priced Meals?

        You should fill out an application if:

        • There is a student in your household attending a Pricing School. Click Here to View Pricing Schools
        • Your household income is the SAME or LESS than the amount in the Income Chart below.
        • Your student(s) receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
        • You receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
        • You are applying for a Foster Child. 

        Federal Income Eligibility Chart 2024-25 

        All Household members listed on an application must report all income received. Click to View Types of Income Required

        Note: Applications received before December 31, 2024 will include the 2023 PFD of $1,312.00 per PFD Claimed.

        Household size

        Annual $

        Monthly $

        Twice per month $

        Bi-weekly $

        Weekly $

        1

        34,799

        2,900

        1,450

        1,339

        670

        2

        47,249

        3,938

        1,969

        1,818

        909

        3

        59,700

        4,975

        2,488

        2,297

        1,149

        4

        72,150

        6,013

        3,007

        2,775

        1,388

        5

        84,601

        7,051

        3,526

        3,254

        1,627

        6

        97,051

        8,088

        4,044

        3,733

        1,867

        7

        109,502

        9,126

        4,563

        4,212

        2,106

        8

        121,952

        10,163

        5,082

        4,691

        2,346

        Each additional person

        12,451

        1,038

        519

        479

        240

         

        How to Apply

        Families are encouraged to submit an application before the start of each new school year. Applications are accepted at any time during the school year. Applications can be submitted online or paper applications are also available below or at every school office.

        Online Application

        Apply online in a matter of minutes. Login or create an account in School Cafe' and once logged in, select apply for benefits. Click on the link below to apply. Watch the video tutorial for helpful hints.

         

        Click below for Frequently Asked Questions

         

        Check out our FAQs

         

        Online Application Video Tutorial

         

         

        Online Application Cheat Sheet

        Click Here for Online Application Cheat Sheet

        Paper Application

        Download the application packet below. Complete and accurate applications are required. Follow the instructions included with the application.

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - English

        Completed paper applications can be turned into your school's front office or mailed to Student Nutrition, 1307 Labar St., Anchorage AK 99515.

        Translations

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - Hmong

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - Korean

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - Russian

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - Samoan

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - Spanish

        Free and Reduced Meal Application - Filipino

         

         

      Community Eligible Provision

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      Contact Us

      • General Inquiries

        • Program Assistance including: Free & Reduced Applications
        • Account Assistance including: Balances, Transfers, Payments, and General Account Information

        SNAdmin@asdk12.org
        907-348-5142

        Senior Director

        Marci McGill
        McGill_Marci@asdk12.org

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      • Meal Prices

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