Nutrition Services

The Food Service Department of the Roseville City School District serves students in both the Roseville City and Dry Creek School Districts. The goal of the department is to offer a wide variety of tasty, nutritious meals to students at a reasonable price. This is done in a clean, safe environment by caring, well-trained staff.

We participate in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. This allows us to offer meals at no cost to students that qualify for free meals based on the need of the family. Contact us for information regarding this program.

The meals are designed to meet the dietary guidelines for Americans with limited quantities of fat, saturated fat, and sodium. Additionally, we have partnered with the Life Time Foundation since 2016 to remove high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, and hydrogenated oils, hormones and antibiotics, bleached flour, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and preservatives from over 80% of our current menu items. Each meal is comprised of whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and low-fat milk to help students fuel their body and mind. Rest assured, when your child eats a school meal, they are getting a nutritious meal that will help them perform at their best!

The Food and Nutrition Services department is made up of a team of food and nutrition professionals that are dedicated to students’ health, well being and their ability to learn. We support learning by promoting healthy habits for lifelong nutrition and fitness practices.

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

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 the IRS website.

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 (FTB) at 1-800-852-5711 or through the FTB website.

For additional information, refer to the IRS EITC web page or the California EITC web page. You can also contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through the IRS website. To contact the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), call 800-852-5711 or visit the FTB website. 

Universal Meals Program and Meal Applications

California is the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for all school children, building on the foundations of the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). This means that for the 2025-26 school year, breakfast and lunch will be free of charge, regardless of income.

However, your child(ren) may qualify for additional benefits by completing a meal application. A new application is required each year (unless notified otherwise due to Direct Certification). 

Secondly, some schools qualified for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). This means that in addition to receiving free meals, these qualified schools will not need to complete a meal application for additional benefits. The district will still be requesting an Universal Benefit Application form from households with a student participating in CEP; however, the receipt of free breakfast and lunch meals do not depend on you returning it. Completing the Universal Benefit Application form is still necessary as it impacts the funding that each school receives from the state government for state education programs.

Nondiscrimination Statement

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. View the USDA Non-Discrimination Statement.