Student Nutrition
ASD provides meals in accordance with its student nutrition policies and applicable program requirements. Community members may contribute to eligible unpaid student meal balances.
Reported unpaid student meal-account balance: -$432,106.95
This figure changes as payments, benefits, adjustments, and contributions are processed. ASD provides meals in accordance with its student nutrition policies and applicable program requirements; community contributions support student accounts but do not change any student's access under ASD policy.
About community support
All giving is voluntary and optional. Community support helps add opportunities and resources for ASD students.
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
Contribute toward eligible meal balances
Contributions may be applied to eligible unpaid student meal balances through ASD's Student Nutrition program. Contributions do not determine a student's meal eligibility or change ASD's meal-service policies.
How to Send a Donation
Credit cards aren't accepted for lunch debt donations, 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.
- Account-specific questions: Student Nutrition handles any account-specific needs directly with families through secure channels. Do not include confidential student information in an email or on the public donation form. Community contributions are applied at the school or program level, not to an individual student through this public channel.
- General district-wide support: Unrestricted funds are applied where they're most helpful 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 is turned away for inability 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.
Report a Donation
ASD staff record accepted gifts through the District's donation process. If you have not received an acknowledgment for your contribution, submit the donation-information form or contact Student Nutrition.
