Brian Dufour
Director of Food and Nutrition
Here are some resources to help your family find food and hot meals:
2-1-1 Sonoma County
Redwood Empire Food Bank
Women, Infant Children Program, Department of Health Services (WIC)
Petaluma Bounty
Catholic Charities
Petaluma City Schools announces its policy to serve nutritious meals every school day under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program throughout the 2024 - 2025 school year. All students enrolled in a PCS school (listed below) are entitled to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day regardless of their eligibility status throughout the 2024 – 2025 school year.
Carpe Diem High School, Alternative
(707) 778-4796
199 Fair St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Casa Grande High School, Comprehensive
(707) 778-4677
333 Casa Grande Rd, Petaluma, CA 94952
Dual Language Immersion Academy @ McDowell
(707) 778-4745
421 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
Grant Elementary
(707) 778-4742
200 Grant Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952
Kenilworth Junior High School
(707) 778-4710
800 Riesling Rd, Petaluma, CA 94954
Mary Collins at Cherry Valley (TK-8)
(707) 778-4740
1001 Cherry St, Petaluma, CA 94952
McDowell Elementary
(707) 778-4745
421 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
McKinley Elementary
(707) 778-4750
110 Ellis St. Petaluma, CA 94952
McNear Elementary
(707) 778-4752
605 Sunnyslope Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952
Penngrove Elementary
(707) 778-4755
365 Adobe Rd., Penngrove, CA 94951
Petaluma Accelerated Charter (PACs) Junior High
(707) 778-4750
110 Ellis St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Petaluma Adult School
(707) 778-4633
200 Douglas St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Petaluma High School, Comprehensive
(707) 778-4652
201 Fair St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Petaluma Junior High School
(707) 778-4724
700 Bantam Way, Petaluma, CA 94952
San Antonio High School, Alternative
(707) 778-4759
500 Vallejo St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Sonoma Mountain High School, Alternative
(707) 778-4738
299 Casa Grande Rd, Petaluma, CA 94954
Valley Oaks School, Independent Study
(707) 778-4794
540 Vallejo St, Petaluma, CA 94952
Valley Vista Elementary
(707) 778-4762
730 North Webster St. Petaluma, CA 94952
For additional information please contact: Petaluma City Schools Attention: John Weaver, Food Service Supervisor
Food Service Department
200 Douglas St, Petaluma, Ca, 94952,
(707) 778-4964
jweaver@petk12.org
Nondiscrimination statement:
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 on the basis of 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 a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form
mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
fax:
833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Petaluma City Schools (PCS) operates as a School Food Authority (SFA) under the California Universal Meals program. Therefore, all students enrolled in a PCS school are entitled to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day regardless of their eligibility status throughout the 2024 – 205 school year.
In addition, we are pleased to inform you that our school district is participating in a special provision under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) called Provision 2.
Your children will be able to participate in our district breakfast and lunch programs without having to pay a fee or submit a meal application. Our hope is that eliminating the need for meal applications and offering free meals to all students minimizes barriers to food access and ensures that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school. We are committed to serving our students and families with the best possible resources, and we believe that these programs represent an important step in that direction.
Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Food Service team at (707) 200-7938 or email us at pcsfood@petk12.org. We are here to help and ensure that your child’s nutritional needs are met.
Sincerely,
Brian Dufour, NDTR, MPH
Director, Food and Nutrition
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 on the basis of 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 a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (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; or fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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 on the basis of 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 a 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:
Below is the specific language that LEAs must include when notifying households about the EITC. This language is in RTC Section 19854:
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website by clicking the link below.
You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website by clicking the link below.
