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2024-25 Free and Reduced-Price Meals (California Universal Meals)

 

Dear Parent or Guardian:                                                                                                                                                                              

The Redondo Beach Unified School District participates in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. At Redondo Beach Unified School District, all students will receive nutritious meals free of charge every school day. The meal programs we participate in are supported by federal and state reimbursements that are based on household income and eligibility. Although meals are free of charge, families are encouraged to submit a meal application. The information collected on the meal application ensures our schools receive adequate funding and can offer your family additional benefits such as discounted fees. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. You or your children do not have to be U.S. citizens to qualify for free meals.

To access the online application, please log on to: LINQ Connect.
 
 
Printable application is available below.
Please email the form to [email protected] or mail the form to:

Redondo Beach Unified School District
Attn: Child Nutrition
1401 Inglewood Avenue
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

If you have any questions please contact Viviana Mercado at (310) 937-1260.

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