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School Breakfast and Lunch Program

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After submitting a proposal, and a taste test with students in the District, Ordo was selected as the new meal provider for the breakfast and lunch program at the Ross Valley School District beginning in August 2025.

Ordo is a growing school meal provider, who is currently in over 15 states, including California.  The meals which will be served in the RVSD schools are produced here in Marin County, and delivered daily to our sites. 

How to Order Meals:

  • Ordo has recently launched a new version of their platform, which includes an updated login process.  As part of this transition, parents will need to create a new account.  Parents received an email on August 6th, 2026 at 7p.m.  with a unique link to set up their password. Once you've logged in, you will find your child's information already linked to their account and can begin placing lunch orders.
  • If you have not received an email please email Jenni Wright at food@rossvalleyschools.org
  •  Please ensure that your child’s name matches their campus location that is preselected. Menus rotate weekly, and orders are due by Wednesday at 11:59pm for the following week.
  •  If you have any more questions email Ordo at support@ordoschools.com or text to (855) 756-2909. 

We Are Still Collecting Free/Reduced Meal Applications

Although all RVSD students are currently able to receive a free meal regardless of income level, we are still collecting free/reduced meal applications because qualifying applications include the following benefits to our schools as well as to your family.

School/District Benefits:

  • Free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all our students 
  • Increased State funding for our schools, including school supplies and support services

 

Student/Family Benefits:

If you believe that your income may qualify, we encourage you to review the information here (English | Spanish) and complete the application form located here (English | Spanish) and submit it to your school office. If there are more household members than the number of lines on the application, please attach a second application. If you already submitted your application for the current 2026-27 school year, you do not need to submit another application. If you are unsure, check in with Jenni Wright (contact info below).

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please let me know at 415- 451-4074 or jwright@rossvalleyschools.org.

Additional Information & Resources

Need assistance with Groceries?  Check out these websites - 

CAL FRESH

CalFresh helps California families put healthy food on the table by providing monthly funds to buy groceries like fruits, vegetables, meat, and pantry staples. It’s a simple way to stretch your food budget and make sure everyone in your household has access to nutritious meals.

https://www.getcalfresh.org/

SF MARIN FOOD BANK

The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank helps families access free, nutritious groceries through neighborhood food pantries, home-delivered food for seniors, and community programs across San Francisco and Marin County. It’s a trusted local resource working to ensure everyone has enough healthy food to thrive.

https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/

 
SUNBUCKS
 

SUN Bucks helps California families buy groceries for their kids during the summer when school meals aren’t available. Eligible families receive $120 per child on an EBT card to purchase food like fruits, vegetables, and other groceries at stores and farmers markets.

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks

 

If you need additional information please contact Jenni Wright, Food Service Coordinator at (415)451-4074 or at food@rossvalleyschools.org

 

 

Wellness Policy

 

 

 

Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication

Application for Free or Reduced Lunch Program (English) | (Spanish)

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement - (English) | (Spanish)

 

USDA Resources for Making Healthy Meals at Home

CHOOSE MY PLATE

ChooseMyPlate.gov is a resource from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that helps individuals and families build healthy, balanced meals using simple nutrition guidance. It provides practical tools, tips, and recipes to encourage eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy for better overall health.

 

CHOOSE MY PLATE APPROVED RECIPES ON THE FOOD NETWORK

The USDA's MyPlate was designed to illustrate what a healthy plate looks like -- a way realistic way to help Americans build healthy meals. The guidelines recommend filling half of your plate with fruits and vegetables, 1/4 with grains and 1/4 with protein. A cup of milk on the side reminds folks to drink low-fat or nonfat milk or have a cup of yogurt each day.

ChooseMyPlate.gov recipes on YouTube

Milk Substitute Request Form

Ross Valley School District participates in federal school nutrition programs and wants to ensure all students can fully access school meals. Parents and guardians of children without disabilities may request a non-dairy fluid milk substitute in writing by completing the form below. You do not need a doctor's note -- just describe your child's special dietary need (such as lactose intolerance, a vegan diet, or religious observance). The district has discretion in selecting which substitute is offered, and juice cannot be substituted for milk. Once submitted, this request stays in effect unless you revoke it or the district changes its policy.

Parental Request for a Fluid Milk Substitution - Form
 

Questions?

Contact:
Jennifer Wright
Food Services Coordinator
415-451-4074
jwright@rossvalleyschools.org

Non-Discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027 (PDF), found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866-632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
     
  2. fax:
    202-690-7442; or
     
  3. email:
    Program.Intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.