School Meals
Nutritious FREE breakfast and lunch for all Discover U students
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students
Our school is proud to provide free, healthy meals to every student every day through the Community Eligibility Program (CEP).
What is Community Eligibility Program?
The Community Eligibility Program (CEP) is a federal program under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). It allows schools in eligible communities to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to all enrolled students, regardless of household income.
What This Means for Families:
• Every student receives free breakfast and lunch
• No household meal application required
• All students are encouraged to enjoy school meals daily
Access to nutritious meals helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. Our menus meet or exceed USDA nutrition standards, providing well-balanced options that include fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
If you have any questions please contact our NSLP Coordinator at (480) 924-1500.
Program Benefits
Free Breakfast
Start the day right with a nutritious breakfast at no cost.
Free Lunch
Delicious and balanced lunch options every school day.
Healthy Options
Meals meet USDA nutrition standards for growing children.
No Application Required
All students automatically qualify - no paperwork needed.
Forms & Documents
Special Diet Medical Form
For dietary accommodations
NSLP Parent Letter
Program information
NSLP Parent Letter (Spanish)
Información del programa
Nutrition Newsletters
Stay informed
VGPA Local Wellness Policy
School wellness guidelines
Tri-Annual Wellness Assessment
Policy evaluation
Medical Statement for Dietary Accommodations
Healthcare provider form
Note: If your child has food allergies or special dietary needs, please notify the school office and provide a completed Medical Statement form from your child's healthcare provider. We work with families to accommodate documented medical dietary requirements while maintaining food safety standards.
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
Discover U Elementary Elementary School
2929 East McKellips Road
Mesa, Arizona 85213
(480) 924-1500
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax:
Email:
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Questions About School Meals?
Contact our front office for more information about our nutrition program.
Call (480) 924-1500