Child Nutrition Services
As a part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District, Thurgood Marshall takes part in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Meals are served every school day. Students may buy lunch for $1.50 and breakfast for $1.00.
Eligibility for Free or reduced price lunches
If you receive food stamps, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWorks), or benefits from the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), your child may receive free meals. Eligible students may receive meals free or for a reduced price of $.40 for lunch and $.30 for breakfast.
To be considered for free or reduced price meals for your child(ren), complete an application. Applications are available at your school site or the Child Nutrition Office, located at 84 East J Street. Eligibility is based on the household income and number of people living in the home.
Offer versus Serve Program
Child Nutrition Services follows the "Offer vs. Serve" program as stipulated by the National School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Breakfast and Lunch is served at all sites. Students are offered a choice of six entrée choices at lunch and five entrée choices at breakfast. Each site has a complete salad bar as well as a sweeter side (apple juice, fresh fruit or cupped fruit) and their choice of low fat milk or non-fat chocolate milk.