Free and Reduced Meals

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

Gooding School District is pleased to announce participation in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2025–2026 school year. CEP is a federal provision that allows eligible schools to provide nutritious meals to all students at no cost, supporting student health, well-being, and academic success. Families are not required to complete a free or reduced-price meal application to receive meals.

Managing Your Child’s Meal Account

i3 PaySchools
The district now uses the i3 PaySchools for student meal accounts. Parents and guardians may view student meal transactions and account activity through the i3 parent portal.

Meal Prices 2025-2026

Through CEP, all enrolled students receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost each school day. Additional meals or “seconds” are not included as part of the free CEP meal benefit. Students who wish to receive a second meal may do so for an additional cost of $3.75 for seconds at breakfast and $5.25 for seconds at lunch.
Adults and visitors: $3.75 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Gooding Elementary School proudly participates in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. FFVP is a federally assisted program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to children at eligible elementary schools during the school day at no cost. The goal of the FFVP is to introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables, to include new and different varieties, and to increase overall acceptance and consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce among children. The FFVP also encourages healthier school environments by promoting nutritional education.

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

SUN MEALS TO-GO (SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM)

SUN Meals To-Go is a USDA summer nutrition program designed to ensure children continue to have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. Meals are provided at no cost to children and teens who qualify.
Details such as meal distribution locations, dates, and times will be announced closer to summer. For the most up-to-date information about SUN Meals To-Go, please visit: SUN Meals To-Go 2026
Please check back regularly, as information will be updated as it becomes available.