Food Services
Welcome to HVS Food Services. Our district is committed to supporting student wellness by providing healthy, balanced meals every school day.
California’s Universal Meals Program
Through California’s Universal Meals Program (AB 130), all HBCSD students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and/or lunch each school day during the 2025-2026 school year, regardless of household income.
Launched statewide in the 2022-2023 school year, the program builds upon the federal National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). HBCSD participates in this initiative to help make sure every student has access to meals during the school day.
While submitting a Fee and Reduced Price Meals Application is not required to receive meals, we strongly encourage all families to apply online. Completed applications provide additional funding for our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP).
Learn more by visiting our California Universal Meals Program page.
Meal Service for 2025-2026
HBCSD offers one free breakfast and lunch to all students every school day. Breakfast is served during nutrition break, and lunch is provided during students’ scheduled lunch periods at our Hermosa Schools.
Ordering Meals
To receive meals, families must order breakfast and/or lunch daily or weekly by 7:00 AM through MySchoolBucks.com. We recommend using Google Chrome for the best experience.
Note: Á la carte items will not be offered during the 2025-2026 school year.
Meal Information
All meals meet USDA nutritional guidelines and include an entrée, side items, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Students select their milk choice. Meals are pre-plated for faster service.
Did You Know? HBCSD meals are provided through our valued partnership with Torrance Unified School District.
If your student requires special dietary accommodations, please complete the Medical Statement to Request Special Meals and/or Accommodations. Once submitted, the doctor’s note will be sent to Torrance Unified School District for review and approval.
Visit our Menus page (link coming in August 2025) to view monthly menus and nutritional information.
My SchoolApps - Free & Reduced-Priced School Meals Online Application
In the 2025-2026 school year, HBCSD is transitioning from Meal Magic to My SchoolApps for submitting meal applications. This secure and confidential process can be completed from any internet-connected device.
Even though meals are free, we strongly encourage all families to submit a meal application each school year to support funding.
Apply Online at My SchoolApps (English)
Download Paper Application for 2025-2026 (English)
Download Paper Application 2025-2026 (Spanish)
Important Note: To be considered, all required fields on the application must be completed.
For more details, visit our My SchoolApps page.
My SchoolBucks - Order Your Student’s Breakfast and/or Lunch School Meals
My SchoolBucks is HBCSD’s online platform for managing student meals. Families must order breakfast and/or lunch daily or weekly by 7:00 AM through MySchoolBucks.com.
To get started, you will need to create an account or log in at MySchoolBucks.com. If you need additional assistance, we encourage families to watch the How-To Video: Creating a My SchoolBucks Account.
Visit our My SchoolBucks page to learn more.
Questions?
If you have questions about the Free & Reduced Price School Meals Application, My SchoolApps, or My SchoolBucks, please contact Luis Cuevas, Food Services Supervisor, at [email protected].
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the State or local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter addressed to USDA by:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442
E-mail: [email protected]
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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