Food Services

Welcome to the heart of our district’s school food program - the PCS Food Services Department! Our team of dedicated food and nutrition professionals works hard every day to provide balanced, nutritious meals that nourish young minds and bodies and fuel academic success and lifelong health. All students are invited to eat for free every day and every meal is prepared with care and consideration.

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Breakfast and lunch is FREE for all PCS students during the 2024-25 school year! No application is required.

Mission

Our mission is simple yet crucial: to fuel our students’ minds and bodies with delicious, nutritious meals that promote health and learning.

We believe that healthy eating habits start early, which is why we are committed to fostering a positive food environment where students can explore, learn, and develop lifelong skills for making nutritious choices. Our cafeterias aren't just a place to eat - they’re a place to grow, connect, and thrive.

Vision

Our vision is to cultivate a school food program that serves as a model of equity, dignity, and health, where every student has access to nourishing meals, every food service worker is valued and empowered, and every meal is an opportunity for learning and connection. Through collaborative partnerships, innovative initiatives, and a commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and supporting local farmers and food producers, we aspire to create a school food ecosystem that not only nurtures bodies and minds, but also contributes to the creation of a more just and sustainable food system and cultivates a deep appreciation for the transformative power of food in our lives and communities.

Brian Dufour

Director of Food and Nutrition

bdufour@petk12.org
415-577-1700

Jose Aguilar Sanchez

Warehouse Coordinator

jaguilarsanchez@petk12.org

Joe Ramirez

Food Services Secretary, 707-200-7938

jramirez@petk12.org

John Weaver

Interim Food Services Coordinator

jweaver@petk12.org
707-495-0936

Would you like to work on an "on-call" basis? The food service department has a need for substitutes. Substitutes work as needed and when you are available to help serve breakfast lunch while your children are in school.

For Staff: If you need lunches for a field trip, use the Field Trip Order Form found below.

Field Trip Meal Request Order Form

2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR MEDIA RELEASE

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.

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.

What Does This Mean for You?

No Meal Applications Required: Provision 2 eliminates the requirement for collecting meal applications to determine meal benefit eligibility. Therefore, starting this upcoming school year, parents and guardians will not need to complete a meal application for their student to receive free or reduced price meals. Meal applications will not be distributed or collected at any PCS school site or required at any point throughout the 2024-2025 school year should circumstances change for your family (e.g. unemployment, loss of income).
Universal Access: Every student enrolled in our district will automatically receive a free breakfast and a free lunch every school day.
Continued Support: This initiative supports our ongoing commitment to nurturing the health and well-being of our students by ensuring that no child goes hungry.

Why This Matters

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

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.

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.

Food and Nutrition Resources

Food Access
Student Resources
Teacher Resources
Family Resources

Here are some resources to help your family find food and hot meals:

2-1-1 Sonoma County

Referrals to food programs, plus help to apply for CalFresh.
Dial 2-1-1 or (800) 325-9604
211SONOMA.ORG

Redwood Empire Food Bank

Find food distribution sites near you, Food Connections Market, emergency food boxes, senior baskets, diapers, and help to apply for CalFresh. Open Monday-Friday.
(707) 523-7903
REFB.ORG
- FOOD FINDER

Women, Infant Children Program, Department of Health Services (WIC)

A program for pregnant women and children to age five who are low-income, plus help to apply for CalFresh.
(707) 565-6590
SONOMA COUNTY WIC

Petaluma Bounty

Food resource guide to Petaluma-area programs in English and Spanish.
(707) 775-3663
PETALUMA BOUNTY.ORG

Catholic Charities

Referrals to rural food sites, food pantries, plus help to apply for CalFresh.
(707) 528-8712
SRCHARITIES.ORG

Want to learn fun facts about nutrition? Discover delicious and healthy recipes to try at home? Or simply learn how to make informed choices in the cafeteria? We hope this information is helpful for you.

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Looking for curriculum-aligned lesson plans and activities to teach your students about nutrition? Need resources to support student wellness and healthy eating habits? Here are a variety of tools to help you incorporate nutrition education into your classroom.

K-6 Nutrition Curriculum Garden Resources Grades 6-8 High School Curriculum Free Nutrition Education Resources for K-12

Want to plan healthy meals, grocery shop smarter, or simply support your child's healthy eating habits at home? We hope these resources provide you with practical advice and tips to help you and your family make informed food choices.

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Other Information

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 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:
1. mail:
  U.S. Department of Agriculture
  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
  1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
Notice to Beneficiaries and Prospective Beneficiaries
NOTICE TO BENEFICIARIES AND PROSPECTIVE BENEFICIARIES
Name of Organization: Petaluma City Schools
Name of Program: PCS Child Nutrition Program
Contact Information for Program Staff: Brian Dufour, (707) 200 - 7938, bdufour@petk12.org
Because this program is supported in whole or in part by financial assistance from the Federal Government, we are required to let you know that:
1. We may not discriminate against you on the basis of religion, a religious belief, a refusal to hold a religious belief, or a refusal to attend or participate in a religious practice;
2. We may not require you to attend or participate in any explicitly religious activities (including activities that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization) that are offered by our organization, and any participation by you in such activities must be purely voluntary;
3. We must separate in time or location any privately funded explicitly religious activities (including activities that involve overt religious content such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization) from activities supported with direct Federal financial assistance; and
4. You may report violations of these protections, including any denials of services or benefits by an organization, by contacting or filing a written complaint with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement, Program Complaint Division by mail, fax, or e-mail at:
  Mail: United States Department of Agriculture
  Director, Center for Civil Rights Enforcement
  1400 Independence Avenue, SW
  Washington, DC 20250-9410
  Fax: (202) 690-7442
  Email: program.intake@usda.gov
5. If you would like to seek information about whether there are any other federally funded organizations that provide these kinds of services in your area, please contact California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division (800) 952-5609.
This written notice must be provided to you before you enroll in the program or receive services from the program, unless the nature of the service provided, or exigent circumstances make it impracticable to provide such notice before we provide the actual service. In such an instance, this notice must be provided to you at the earliest available opportunity.
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Below is the specific language that LEAs must include when notifying households about the EITC. This language is in RTC Section 19854:
Federal
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.
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California
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.
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