Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services Manager

Jennifer Stanley

559.877.6209 Ext. 2021

Nutrition Services Technician

Gabriela Orozco

559.877.6209 Ext. 2017

Welcome to Food Services

Good nutrition and learning go hand in hand!

The Nutrition Services department is comprised of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students' health, well being and their 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 nutritional needs of students.

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California is the first state in the nation to permanently adopt FREE breakfast and lunch for all K-12 students. We are grateful for California's leadership and the 200+ organizations that advocated to create the largest free school meal program in the United States.

Chawanakee is now serving 2nd Chance Breakfast at all sites. We recognize that eating a good breakfast is important in helping with brain function, especially memory and focus. That is why we now offer before school traditional breakfast and second change grab and go during first recess.

SUN Bucks

SUN Bucks Summer Food Program Renewed For Kids in 2025!

California’s Summer EBT program, known as SUN Bucks, is returning in 2025. This food program provides families $40 per month for food in June, July, and August ($120 total) when children do not have access to school meals.

Most children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or Universal Benefits Application, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, and/or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. Children in foster care, experiencing homelessness, attending Head Start, and/or are considered a runaway are also categorically eligible and are automatically enrolled. Some children may need to sign up. Participating in SUN Bucks does not affect a family’s immigration status. Visit our FAQs page for more information.

Healthy School Meals for All

Eight states have taken permanent actions to make sure hunger is not a barrier to children’s success. California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Vermont passed state laws allowing their schools to serve healthy school breakfasts and lunches to all their students at no cost.