Nutrition and Wellness

The PVSchools Nutrition and Wellness Department is fully committed to providing delectable, nutritious meals that support and elevate learning. The unwavering focus on nourishing eating habits ensures all students are well-equipped for healthier lifestyles.

The PVSchools Nutrition and Wellness Department:

Serves an average of 17,000 meals per day.
Serves meals in accordance with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act 2010, which requires a variety of healthy foods – including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low sodium foods.
Provides nutritious snacks to 50 after-school and preschool programs.
Serves universal breakfast in the classroom at 9 schools.

Free and reduced-price meal applications are available in school cafeterias and offices.

Food Safety
Free and Reduced Lunch Information

Food Safety

The facilities meet all food safety and sanitation regulations established by the Maricopa County Department of Environmental Services. If you have questions or concerns, call (602) 449-2274.

Nutrition and Allergy Information

Health-e WebConnect

PVSchools' interactive online menus provide specific nutrition and allergen information.

Follow the link immediately below and then select your student's school from the drop-down menu.

You can then choose to view the breakfast and lunch menu for that location.

View the interactive menus for your child's school

Free and Reduced Lunch Information

The National School Lunch Program provides students who meet certain criteria free or reduced-price meals at their school. For students who qualify, breakfast and lunch are offered at no charge. This program operates in all schools in the district; applications need to be completed ANNUALLY at the start of each school year.

Note: If your student attends a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school, they automatically qualify to receive free breakfast and free lunch; no application is required. Here is a list of the 10 schools operating CEP and frequently asked questions about the program.

Below is the 2024-2025 School Year Free & Reduced Meal Information:

2024-2025 SY Meal Applications (English/Spanish)

2024-2025 SY Parent Letter (English/Spanish)

Online applications can be completed at EZMealApp.com

Meal applications can be used for additional benefits aside from meals, such as:

Funding for student programs and services
Reduced registration fees for AP, SAT, and/or ACT tests
Free or discounted fees to participate in most sports
Discounted rates on fees associated with applying for college
Eligibility for discounted rates on internet services

It is extremely important for families to complete and submit meal applications annually in order to avoid potential negative account balance charges.

The 2024-2025 Alternative Form for Income-based Eligibility is for families with students attending a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school within Paradise Valley Unified School District who haven't already received notification from the Nutrition & Wellness Department about qualifying for free meals through programs like SNAP, TANF, FDPIR, or Migrant. Complete the form by selecting the appropriate indicator and listing your student's name and school. The Arizona Department of Education provides the Fiscal Year 2025 Income Guidelines for determining income eligibility for a variety of federal funding programs at CEP Schools.

All Arizona kids and teens (ages 18 and under) are eligible for free meals through the Summer Food Service Program at participating schools and community sites across Arizona during the summer break. Meals include breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack and vary with each location. Visit AZ Health Zone to find the nearest location to you.

Meal Prices

Elementary School Student Prices

Middle School Student Prices

High School Student Prices

Elementary School Menus

Middle School Menus

High School Menus

Payment Information

Payment Options and Charge Policy

Cash or check payments can be taken directly to your school's cafeteria.
Pre-pay online: Visit EZSchoolPay to create an account. (EZSchoolPay also allows parents to set up email notifications for low balance reminders.)
To request an account balance refund for a graduating 23-24 SY Senior, please call the Nutrition & Wellness Office at 602-449-2274 before August 31, 2024.

Online Meal Payments

Parents are able to securely load money onto their students' meal accounts when they visit the EZSchoolPay website.

Parents can check the balance or add funds to the online meal account at any time. Each student listed in the family's account will keep a separate balance, and checks and cash will continue to be accepted in all school cafeterias for meal accounts.

EZSchoolPay automatically charges a $2.00 transaction fee to add money to an account. However, registration and account monitoring are free.

Negative Balance Policy

Nutrition Resources

ChooseMyPlate.com (a food plan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture).
Arizona Department of Education health and nutrition services
School Nutrition Association website
U.S. Department of Agriculture approved snacks

Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.

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District Wellness Committee

The District Wellness Committee is open to the public and meets twice a year (Fall & Spring) to discuss wellness-related activities or reports. Committee members comprise of parents, community partners, students, representatives of nutrition services, physical education professionals, health services, and school administrators.

Our meetings each school year are typically scheduled for October and April.

Please call (602) 449-2274 for more details

Some schools in Paradise Valley Unified School District participate in the Breakfast in the Classroom program. Breakfast in the Classroom includes a cereal/grain entree, fruit, 100% fruit juice, and milk. Contact your school to see if it participates in this program.

More About PVSchools

Contact Us

Nutrition and Wellness Department

Telephone: (602) 449-2274
Fax: 602-449-2278

Camille Unruh, MPH, SNS
Director of Nutrition & Wellness Department

Brandy Tuman
Nutrition Coordinator

Swapna Patlolla
Nutrition & Wellness Specialist