Food Service Program
Free Breakfast and Lunch for All Students
All enrolled students of the Altoona Area School District are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch daily at no charge. Students may continue to purchase additional meals or a la carte items at regular purchase prices.
Any questions regarding the new provision may be directed to Sandy Becker at [email protected] or (814) 946-8270.
MySchoolBucks
The Altoona Area School District is excited to offer MySchoolBucks®! This online payment service provides a quick and easy way to add money to your student’s meal account using a credit/debit card or electronic check. You can also view recent purchases, check balances, and set-up low balance alerts for FREE!
Enrollment is easy!
1. Go to MySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account.
2. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to activate your account.
3. Add your students using their school name and student ID.
4. Make a payment to your students’ accounts with your credit/debit card or electronic check. A program fee may apply. You will have the opportunity to review any fees and cancel if you choose, before you are charged.
If you have any questions, contact MySchoolBucks® directly:
SUN Bucks Program
A new program called Summer EBT, or “SUN Bucks,” has been authorized by a bipartisan U.S. Congress to provide food dollars to low-income families with school-aged children over the summer months. The program is proven to reduce food insecurity and improve children's nutrition during summer break.
Cafeteria Office
Metz Culinary Management - Your child’s nutrition is our top priority
Healthy eating habits start early. We’ve been a leader in nutrition by establishing programs that enhance the well-being of students, faculty, and staff.Our menus are designed to encourage healthy eating and promote nutrition education. We design programs that get students involved with the food they eat, whether they learn about growing, selecting, or preparing it.
We look to provide your students with a friendly, welcoming environment where they can recharge and refuel. We’ll do our part to contribute to top performance in the classroom.
Heather Reimer |
Metz General Manager
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Heather Cowher |
Metz Administrative Assistant
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Tracey Stiffler |
Metz Assistant Manager - AAHS & Elementary Schools
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Angelita Fisher |
Metz Assistant Manager - AAJHS & Elementary Schools
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FNS Nondiscrimination Statement:
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 Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at the link below, 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 one of the following options:
- 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 - Email:
[email protected]
Cafeteria Prices
Student Breakfast
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FREE |
Second Breakfast | $1.50 |
Adult Breakfast | $3.00 |
Student Lunch | FREE |
Second Lunch |
$2.50
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Adult Lunch | $4.75 |