Patriot Cafe

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to the new school year! On behalf of our School Nutrition Program team, we are excited to serve your children and support their health and academic success. Our dedicated staff works hard each day to provide a variety of nutritious, appealing meal options that meet federal nutrition standards and encourage lifelong healthy eating habits. Below is important information to help you navigate our meal program this year:

Meal Prices:
Breakfast is $1.75 per day, and lunch is $2.75 per day for students who pay full price.

For the 2026–2027 school year, reduced-price meals are provided at no cost to families. The Georgia Department of Education is covering the reduced price of $0.30 for breakfast and $0.40 for lunch.

Prepayments:

Our program is self-supporting, and we rely on families to keep student meal accounts current. We encourage parents to prepay to ensure students always have funds available. Please note: These amounts cover standard meals only. If your child purchases additional items, extra funds may be needed.

Online Payments:

For your convenience, you may make payments online at MyPaymentsPlus using a credit card or checking account at no cost. If you send payment by check, please include your child’s full name and account number in the memo section. If you send cash, place it in a sealed envelope labeled with your child’s full name, student ID number, and amount enclosed. If paying for multiple children, include details for each student.

Free and Reduced-Price Meals:

You may apply online at: School Lunch App. Be sure to include all children in your household on one application. Applications are processed at the district office. To check your application status, visit: School Lunch Status. Please allow up to 10 days for processing. A small number of applications are selected for verification, as required by federal regulations.

Special Dietary Needs:

We are happy to accommodate students with special medical needs. Please provide a written statement from your
child’s physician outlining the dietary requirements.

School Nutrition Program Website

Learn more about menus, nutrition, and services on our webpage:
School Nutrition Program - Gwinnett County Public Schools

Join Us for Lunch

We encourage you to visit the cafeteria and join your child for a meal (if permitted by your school). It’s a great way to experience the quality, variety, and value of our program.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to serving your family this year!

Sincerely,

School Nutrition Manager

Special Dietary Needs

In accordance with USDA regulations, School Food Authorities (SFAs) must ensure children with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. SFAs must make reasonable substitutions or modifications to accommodate children with disabilities when supported by a written medical statement from a state licensed healthcare professional (licensed physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or registered dietitian). The medical statement must include a description of the child’s physical or mental impairment, an explanation of what must be done to accommodate the child’s disability, and the food(s) to be omitted and recommend alternatives (if applicable).

If your child requires meal substitutions or modifications, please submit a completed medical statement to the local School Nutrition Manager.

Breakfast is FREE for every student, every day. Encourage your child to enjoy a free breakfast each morning to fuel learning all day long.