Breakfast and Lunch
Paine Elementary Schools’ Child Nutrition Program serves nutritious meals to students, staff, and visitors each day. We recognize the vital connection between healthy eating and student success, and we take great pride in offering meals that are both wholesome and delicious. Supporting the well-being of our students through nutritious food is a responsibility we value every day.
Menus
Menus are subject to change. Bringing restaurant fast food and carbonated drinks into the lunchroom is strictly prohibited for everyone, without exception. We encourage nutritious choices and appreciate your cooperation in creating a positive dining experience for all. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Accommodating Special Dietary Needs in the School Nutrition Program.
Pricing
- Breakfast (all schools): $1.50
- Elementary lunch: $2.50
- HTMS lunch: $2.75
- HTHS lunch: $2.75
- Visitor lunch: $5.00
- TCS Staff: $4.00
Free and Reduced Meals
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How to apply for Free and Reduced Price School Meals
- 2025-2026 TCS Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application
- 2025-2026 TCS Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application, Spanish
- 2025-2026 School Fee Waiver Request Form
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In compliance with federal regulations, Trussville City Schools collects race and ethnicity data to help evaluate the effectiveness of school meal programs in reaching eligible students. Providing this information is voluntary, confidential, and does not impact a student's eligibility for meal benefits. Read the full memo from the Alabama State Department of Education.
Online Payment
Trussville City Schools utilizes MySchoolBucks for meal payments. Parents/guardians will need to create a MySchoolBucks account to add funds for cafeteria purchases.
For questions or assistance, please contact
Summer Meal Information
When school is out, free meals are still in! Through the Break for a Plate Summer Program, children and teens across Alabama can enjoy two free meals each day throughout the summer.
To find a local school offering the summer meal program, use the Location Finder to find a nearby site where your child or teen can participate.
This program is made possible through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.