Gwinnett County School Nutrition Program

Meal Charge Procedure

Students

• Elementary school students will be allowed to charge up to $11.25.
• Middle school students will be allowed to charge up to $12.00.
• High school students will be allowed to charge up $4.00.
• Charges are not allowed for supplemental or ala carte items. Once the charge limit has been met the student may receive a designated alternate meal at no charge as defined by the School Nutrition Program.
• A charge notice will be completed for each occurrence and notification will be sent home to the parent/guardian through the student. Additionally, once the charge limit has been met the parent/guardian will be notified by the local school via phone call, letter, or email.
• A charge list will be provided to the Principal at the end of every month and upon request.
• Charging for meals will not be allowed after April 30th.
• The charge policy will be communicated to parents/students via student handbooks, SNP & local school websites, and letters.

Adults

• Charges are not allowed for supplemental or ala carte items.
• Adults at all levels will be allowed to charge a maximum of 1 day to their account.
• Charging for meals will not be allowed after April 30th.

Refunds

• Refunds may be processed at the local school level up to $50.
• Any refund over $50 shall be processed through the SNP Central Office by submitting a Refund Request Form.
• If you have any questions about your child’s meal charges, please contact the cafeteria manager at your child’s school.
• If you have any questions about a refund, please contact the SNP Central Office at (678) 301-6246.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.