Student Nutrition
Fueling student success — no student will be turned away regardless of ability to pay.
Current District Lunch Debt: -$432,106.95
ASD's policy is that no student will ever be turned away from a meal — but this creates a growing debt burden on the district. Community donations directly offset this balance and ensure the program remains sustainable.
22,000+
students receive free meals daily
3.6M
meals served this school year
20%
annual growth in participation
42
schools in Free Fruit & Vegetable Program
Help Erase the Lunch Debt
Your donation goes directly to clearing student meal debt. ASD's policy ensures no child is ever turned away from a meal — community support keeps this commitment sustainable.
How to Send a Donation
Credit card payments are not accepted for lunch debt donations at this time. Please mail a check:
Payable to: Anchorage School District
Memo: Student Nutrition Lunch Debt
Mail to:
Student Nutrition
1307 Labar Street
Anchorage, AK 99515
Directing Your Donation
- Support a specific school: Let us know the school name and we'll apply your donation toward student meal balances there.
- Support a specific student: Provide the student's full name and school so funds can be applied directly to their account.
- General district-wide support: Unrestricted funds are applied where the need is greatest across all ASD schools.
What Happens After Your Donation
- • Student Nutrition will send you a thank-you letter acknowledging your donation.
- • If you donated to a specific school, your contact information may be shared so the school can send a personal thank-you.
- • Please include your name and email address with your donation so we can follow up.
How to Pay Your Student's Account
In-Person at School Cafeteria
Cash or check accepted. Make checks payable to Anchorage School District — include student's full name and ID# on memo line. Contact school for cafeteria payment hours.
Main Education Center Finance Office
5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd., Anchorage, AK 99504
By Mail
Check payable to Anchorage School District · include student's full name + ID or date of birth in memo. Mail to: Student Nutrition Finance, 1307 Labar St., Anchorage, AK 99515
* Do not mail cash.
2025–26 Meal Prices
No student will be turned away regardless of ability to pay.
Student Prices
| Level | Breakfast | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | $4.50 | $6.25 |
| Middle School | $4.75 | $6.75 |
| High School | $5.00 | $7.25 |
| Reduced Price * | $0.30 | $0.40 |
| Milk | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Lactose-Free Milk | $1.50 | $1.50 |
* Reduced price requires application. Apply here.
Adult Meal Prices (not federally subsidized · includes milk)
| Level | Breakfast | Lunch |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Adult | $6.00 | $8.25 |
| Middle School Adult | $6.00 | $8.25 |
| High School Adult | $6.00 | $8.25 |
Free & Reduced-Price Meals
Students approved for free and reduced-priced meals may also be eligible for reduced fees on sports, PSAT/SAT/ACT, and college application fees. Apply if your student attends a Pricing School.
Contact Student Nutrition
For general inquiries, free & reduced applications, account balances, transfers, payments, and account information.
Student Nutrition Office
1307 Labar Street, Anchorage, AK 99515
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Already Made a Donation?
Report in-kind gifts, checks, or cash donations to Student Nutrition for proper tracking and acknowledgment.
