Nutrition Services

All meals are currently free for 2023-2024 School Year. However, if you would like to keep money in your child's account for 2nd meals or water, you may sign into or sign up for a School Cafe Account. See "how to" steps below.

How to add money to your child's account:
1. Login to your School Cafe account or create an account 
2. Click "Add Student" - follow the prompts 
3. Click on "make a payment" follow the prompts

Every student in WCUSD has a nutrition services account that they access when they eat in the school cafeteria by using their student identification number either by student ID card swipe or by a PIN Pad. Every student's account is uniquely identified by name, student number, homeroom and student photo.

To sign up for a School Cafe account CLICK HERE

For San Jose Charter Academy families, please use the San Jose Charter Academy website to apply.

You can always bring money personally or send it with your student. Please place it in an envelope marked clearly with your student's name, their identification number (ID #), their teacher's name, the $ amount and the check #. Turn in prepaid deposits to the cafeteria cashier(s) or school office.

Earned Income Tax Credit 

• The California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 19853(b) requires local educational agencies (LEA) that operate the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) to annually notify households about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Information Act.  The EITC is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. They must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if taxes are not owed or households are not required to file, to qualify. The EITC reduces the amount of tax households owe and may allow for a refund.  

• Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.

• You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.