Are you or your colleagues planning a field trip for students?

SNS is happy to work with teachers to accommodate requests for field trip meals. This request is conveniently built into the field trip request form!

• Use this At-a-Glance Guide - Field Trip Process for your reference. This process is designed to inform all necessary parties (Risk Management, School Admin teams, Transportation, and Student Nutrition Services) for you to take your students on a field trip.
• At least 2 weeks before the field trip, log on to the Field Trip Portal to request Bagged Lunches and/or Bus Transportation.
• Here are some frequently asked questions about field trip meals.
   

Help us prevent food waste and save SFUSD $ by ordering field trip meals responsibly.

• How much do I order? We recommend you order based on the number of students who you expect will want a lunch provided by your cafeteria, rather than the total number of students attending the field trip.  If you’re unsure, we recommend ordering meals for about 60% of the students who will attend the field trip.
• Did you know? SFUSD pays for meals that are served to students and also for meals that are wasted. Food waste is a waste of funds and comes directly out of the Unrestricted General Fund. This has the potential to negatively impact school budgets.
   

Key Reminders:

1. Meals are free for all students, just like any school day.
2. Place your orders (and get approval) for field trip lunches at least 2 weeks in advance of your trip.
3. Schedule with your Dining Staff for students to pick up the meals in the cafeteria (just like normal lunch service) before you depart for your trip. It’s easier on you and no rosters needed!
4. Cancel orders at least 3 days in advance. Don't forget to inform your Dining Staff so they don’t prepare the meals as planned!

Questions? Check the FAQs first. The SNS team is also available at SchoolLunch@sfusd.edu