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Meal Pricing & Account Information 

Meal Prices

We are committed to providing quality, nutritious meals while maintaining reasonable pricing. Our current meal prices are listed below:

2026 - 2027 School Year

Grades K - 5 * All Elementary schools are CEP for the 2026 - 2027 SY*
Breakfast - Free
Lunch - Free

Grades 6 - 8 * All Middle schools are CEP for the 2026 - 2027 SY*
Breakfast - Free
Lunch - Free

All Grades 9-12 (reduced price if a letter is received)
Breakfast - Free
Lunch - $2.75

Adults
Breakfast - A la carte pricing
Lunch - A la carte pricing

Where can I get a free/reduced price meal benefit application?

Information about applying for Free and Reduced-Price Meals, including access to the online application and additional program details, is available on the Child Nutrition Services main page.

To apply or learn more, please visit:
https://www.ccs.k12.nc.us/o/ccs/page/child-nutrition-services

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact Child Nutrition Services for support.

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810 Gillespie Street
Fayetteville, NC 28306

Phone: 910-678-2502
Fax: 910-678-2542

Beth Maynard
Executive Director

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Account Setup for On-Line Prepayments

Sign up for your account in 3 easy steps:

1. Go to MySchoolBucks
2. Create your account
3. Apply prepayments to your students account using your credit/debit card or electronic check. Prepayments can also be made in the school cafeteria by cash, check or credit/debit card.

Any balances remaining in our previous online payment service provider have been transferred to MySchoolBucks.

Charge Policy

Cumberland County Schools follow Board-approved guidelines regarding student meal charges and account limits.

To review the full Board Policy governing meal charges, please visit:
https://v3.boardpolicyonline.com/b/bl/cumberland

If you have questions regarding student meal charges or account balances, please contact Child Nutrition Services for assistance.

Account Refunds

Refunds of unused meal account funds are processed by the Child Nutrition Services (CNS) Office. Refunds are not issued at the school level.

To request a refund, please contact the CNS Office at 910-678-2502.

Withdrawn or Transferring Students

When a student withdraws from Cumberland County Schools, any remaining balance on the meal account may be refunded upon request. Refunds must be requested within 60 calendar days of withdrawal.

Continuing Students

For students who remain enrolled in Cumberland County Schools, meal account balances automatically carry forward to the next school year. A refund is not required at the end of the school year unless specifically requested by the parent or guardian.

If you have questions regarding your student’s balance or need assistance with a refund request, please contact Child Nutrition Services.

Angel Fund

Cumberland County Schools’ Angel Fund provides community members with an opportunity to support students who have exceeded their allotted meal charge limit.

When a student reaches the maximum allowable charge balance, the Angel Fund helps cover the cost of additional reimbursable meals so the student may continue to participate in school meals without interruption.

Contributions of any amount are appreciated and are used solely to support students within Cumberland County Schools who may need temporary assistance beyond their charge limit.

If you feel called to support a student through the Angel Fund, you may do so at the ‘MySchool Bucks Donation Store’ link below:

Cafeteria Angel Fund

Together, we can ensure students stay nourished, focused, and ready to learn.

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