 Free and reduced-price lunch information
The Anchorage School District provides free meals and reduced-price
meals for elementary, middle and high school students who are eligible under the
National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program. Children
from households whose income is at or below designated financial levels are
eligible for free or reduced-priced meals.
To apply for free or reduced price meals, use the
Application for Child Nutrition Programs - available online
or at all schools, the school district
Administration Building, and the
Student Nutrition Department. We
cannot approve an application that
is not complete, so be sure to fill
out all required information. Return
the completed application to your
school. Information provided on applications
is strictly confidential. Call 907-348-5142
for more information. [ More information
about the program... ]
Nutritional guidelines and health inspections
These guidelines follow the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans, which recommend that no more
than 30 percent of an individual’s calories come from
fat, and less than 10 percent from saturated fat. School lunches
must provide one-third of the Recommended Dietary Allowances
of protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, calcium & calories.
These meals are nutritionally balanced by the week.
Health inspections of food preparation areas are conducted
by the municipal health department. The school district also
employs a full-time microbiologist to ensure safe food handling
and preparation.
 Arctic Aqua Bottled Water
In July 2006 ASD established a water
treatment and bottling plant at the Student Nutrition
Center. The bottled water is designated primarily for drinking and sanitation at
shelter schools for emergency preparedness purposes, but it is also sent to several middle and high schools for individual sale. Learn more in this flyer »
We want to hear from you!
The Student Nutrition Department welcomes calls regarding the
menu or questions about the program in
general. You may reach the department by calling 907-348-5183.
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