School Meals and Meal Application
Nutrition Services Branch
Department Address
3333 Airport Way
Long Beach, CA 90806
Department Phone
Phone: (562) 427-7923
Fax: (562) 988-0263
Department Hours
We are open Monday through Friday, except for District holidays and furlough days.
Office hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Warehouse delivery hours: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, no appointment needed
The District participates in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Any student may participate in these programs at his/her school.
Meals to all students are free of charge. However, we encourage households to complete a meal application in order to provide continued financial support to the District.
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School Meals and Meal Application
Starting July 1, households may complete a free or reduced-priced meal application online at: http://longbeach.rocketscanapps.com
You may also apply on your smart phone and the application is available in English and Spanish.
Meal Services
Every student has a cafeteria account to receive meals at no cost. Elementary school students use bar-coded meal cards, Personal Identification Numbers (PINs), or Student ID Numbers to access their accounts. Middle and high school students use PINs or Student ID Numbers. Your student’s PIN will be provided in your School Meal Information Packet. The account contains your child’s meal eligibility information as well as any special dietary needs as requested on the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations.
English / Spanish
School Meal Information Packet
A School Meal Information Packet will be provided via ParentVUE (or US mail for those who do not have a ParentVUE account) by the second week of August to each household with a child enrolled in the District as of June 30. The packet contains:
- Student’s PIN (personal identification number) that will be used at the point of service for school meal services.
- One of the following:
- A letter stating that your child has been directly certified or is enrolled in a Community Eligible Provision school.
- Information to complete a free or reduced-price meal application
If your address changes, tell your child's school office immediately. Meal applications are available at your child’s school office or at the Nutrition Services Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Do I need to complete a meal application for each child?
- How do I know if my household is eligible for free or reduced-price meals?
- If I don’t have a Social Security number can I still complete an application?
- Will other government agencies see my completed application?
- How do I request a refund from my student's cafeteria account?