Food & Nutrition

Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to providing nutritious, well-balanced meals to support student health and learning. Our Food & Nutrition Services department ensures that all students have access to quality meals, including during the summer months. Below, you'll find important resources, meal program details, and ways to stay informed.

Food & Nutrition Services

Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to providing nutritious meals to support student health and learning. Explore our meal programs, nutrition policies, and resources below.

Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01)

Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01 is a statewide student health initiative taking effect in the 2026-27 school year. The Arizona Healthy Schools Act prohibits public schools participating in federally funded meal programs from serving or selling ultra-processed foods containing certain additives and dyes during the school day. A.R.S. 15-242.01 defines ultra-processed foods as those containing one or more of the following ingredients:

Potassium Bromate
Propylparaben
Titanium Dioxide
Brominated Vegetable Oil
Artificial Food Dyes - Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2, Red 3 and 40, Green 3.

These regulations apply during the "school day". A school day, for the applicability of this law, is defined as midnight before to 30 minutes after the end of the instructional day. Families may still pack any meal, snack or treat they choose for their own child. The law does not restrict food brought from home for an individual student's meal or snack.

Menus, Programs & Payments

School Meal Applications – It’s More Than a Meal! – Completing an application helps fund district programs.

Menus – View daily meal options at your child’s school.

Adding Funds to Meal Accounts – How to add funds to meal accounts.

Unpaid Meal Charge Procedure – Policy for handling unpaid meal balances.

Nutrition & Wellness Resources

HUSD Local Wellness Policy – Commitment to student health and wellness.

School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) – A group dedicated to student well-being.

HUSD Hungry Kids Project – Providing food support for students in need.

Useful Links - Food & Nutrition – Additional resources and information.

Parent Guidebook for Creating Healthy Habits – Tips for fostering healthy eating habits.

Smart Snack Calculator & Classroom Party Nutrition Standards – Guidelines for healthy school celebrations.

Request for Dietary Accommodations & Nutrition Facts

Food Allergy & Physician's Request for Dietary Accommodations – Forms for special dietary needs.

Nutrition Fact Labels – Carbohydrate Information

Policies & Civil Rights

Nondiscrimination Statement on Civil Rights – Ensuring fair and equal access to meals.

Additional Information

Angel Account – Community-supported fund for students in need.

Golden Plate Award – Recognizing excellence in school nutrition.

A La Carte Nutrition Information – Details on additional food items for purchase.

Meal Prices – Current student and adult meal pricing.

Central Yavapai Chapter of the SNA – Local school nutrition advocacy.

For any questions regarding Food & Nutrition Services, please contact us at (928) 759-5014 or visit your school’s cafeteria staff.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Free language assistance, auxiliary aids, and/or accommodations are available upon request.