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Click on the questions below to view the answers. These are the questions that are most frequently asked of the Saint Paul Public Schools' Nutrition Services regarding menu pricing.   If you require additional information, please call (651) 603-4950.


  • What is the cost of breakfast and lunch?
  • How do I pay?
  • How do I find out how much money is in my child's account?
  • Can students receive extras if they are still hungry?
  • Are students able to purchase extra items?

    • What is the cost of breakfast and lunch?
    Click here to view a current price chart.

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    How do I pay?
    1. Breakfast and lunch monies are to be prepaid for the upcoming week or more.
      You may send money or checks in an envelope marked with the child's name and pin #. Make checks payable to: Saint Paul Public Schools' Nutrition Services; OR

    2. You can make online meal account payments. Please visit www.paypams.com to set up an account or make a payment. You will need your child's 6 digit student ID number, which you can get from the district's Parent Portal website at www.spps.org/parents.

      Funds still require 2 days for processing before your child’s account is credited with the money. Please take this into consideration when prepaying for meals.

      If you have any questions, please call Ed Canlas at 651-603-4957.

      THERE IS NO FEE TO PROCESS PAYMENTS ONLINE.

    How do I find out how much money is in my child's account?
    1. If you pay online at www.paypams.com you can check the student balances there. OR

    2. Log on to the district's site at www.spps.org/parents and click on Parent Portal* OR

    3. Contact the nutrition services supervisor at your child's school between breakfast and lunch serving times.

    *Note:  balances are delayed by about 48 hours. 

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    Can students receive extras if they are still hungry?
    Students are able to purchase a second breakfast or lunch. Elementary students are able to purchase a second breakfast for $1.20 and a second lunch for $2.00. Secondary students are able to purchase a second breakfast for $1.30 and a second lunch for $2.30. The higher meal price is because we receive Federal and State reimbursements for the first meal only. The cafeterias also have a "seconds" table where students can put any unopened, wrapped item that they are not able to eat. Any student who is still hungry can choose items from the "seconds" table.

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    Are students able to purchase extra items?
    The high schools offer an a la carte line where they sell a variety of food items from beverages to snacks. The middle schools offer a more limited a la carte line. In the elementary schools, students may purchase any item that is on the menu for that day. Price lists are posted in the cafeterias.

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