By Sara Beth Williams–
San Juan Unified School District is offering free summer meals for children 18 years of age and younger, providing breakfast and lunch at three designated school sites throughout the summer, including at one Citrus Heights elementary school.
The program is part of the district’s ongoing commitment to ensuring students and families have access to nutritious meals even when school is not in session. Meals are available at no cost, with no income requirements, enrollment, or paperwork needed. All meals must be eaten on site.
For summer 2026, San Juan Unified is offering meals at three campuses from June 22-July 17. Meals will be served on a set schedule:
- Grand Oaks Elementary School (Citrus Heights) June 22 – July 17:
Breakfast: 8:00–8:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00–11:30 a.m. - Will Rogers Middle School (Fair Oaks) June 15 – July 17:|
Breakfast: 8:15–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:15–11:45 a.m. - Greer Elementary School (Sacramento) June 22 – July 17:
Breakfast: 8:00–8:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00–11:30 a.m.
According to the district, the program operates under USDA guidelines and is open to all children 18 and under, regardless of school enrollment status. There is no application or registration required.
Meals will not be served on district holidays, including June 19 and July 3.
Meals must be consumed at the school site, consistent with federal program guidelines.
San Juan Unified’s Nutrition Services department participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and supports California’s Universal Meals Program, which provides free meals to students during the regular school year.
The summer meals program extends that support into the summer months, helping ensure children continue to have access to healthy food options when school is out of session.
Families can learn more by contacting San Juan Unified Nutrition Services at (916) 979-8966 or visiting the district’s official school meals webpage.
