Food Services

Mission

Welcome to the heart of our district’s school food program - the PCS Food Services Department! Our mission is simple yet crucial: to fuel our students’ minds and bodies with delicious, nutritious meals that promote health and learning.

Our team of dedicated food and nutrition professionals works hard every day to provide balanced meals that meet or exceed federal and state nutrition standards while also catering to diverse tastes and dietary needs. From wholesome breakfasts to satisfying lunches, all students are invited to eat for free every day and each meal is prepared with genuine care and consideration.

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.

Our School Food Environment
Food Access
Nutrition and Fitness

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

Resources

We Value Your Feedback
We invite all members of the Petaluma City Schools community to share their thoughts, comments, experiences or questions with us either by email at pcsfood@petk12.org or through our PCS Food Services hotline at 707-200-7938. We will monitor both the email and phone line daily and can support English and Spanish. We welcome all perspectives, recommendations and even, if you are so inclined, favorite recipes.
Please help us improve our food program.
- Add Student Survey Link (English and Spanish)
- Add Family Survey Link (English and Spanish)
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